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as in lawsuit
a court case for enforcing a right or claim filed a suit against the company that had manufactured the faulty heater, claiming they were responsible for the fire

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as in dating
the series of social engagements shared by a couple looking to get married a rather old-fashioned fellow, he first sought the consent of the girl's father for the suit

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as in to suffice
to be fitting or proper no, a second-floor room won't suit if there's no elevator, since one of us has a disability

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Recent Examples of suit
Noun
The groups that brought the suit pushed back Friday against the government's argument. Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025 Mysteriously, Singer never pursued the suit any further and a judge dismissed the case in May 2012 for inaction. Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
As such, each would get a slightly different version of the exact same marketing tactic from each company, slightly refitted to best suit the medium. William Jones, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025 In the end, the story and the conviction in the performance suited Baldridge well. Tom Roland, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for suit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
Noun
  • At a time when the Mavericks need as much good will, or PR, as possible, filing a lawsuit against the Dallas Stars is petty, small and mean.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
  • What the lawsuits allege The first lawsuit, filed by the families of five campers and two counselors, accuses Camp Mystic of not having adequate safety plans and prioritizing money over safety.
    Pamela Brown, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The Supreme Court also previously denied an appeal filed by Davis in 2020.
    Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
  • That Mamdani was able to win decisively shows the power of his appeal, and how much his charisma, social media savvy and messaging on affordability resonated with voters.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Archaeology News continued that the latest team consisted of experts in anthropology, archaeogenetics, radiocarbon dating, stable isotope analysis, dentistry, and historical study.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
  • One example is a feature allowing Tinder users to pair up with friends to encourage double dating.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • An unexpected moment in November reminds you that chemistry won’t suffice in a connection that feels one-sided or unclear.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
  • In schools and offices throughout France, the day doesn’t begin until every person has been greeted individually; a head nod won’t suffice.
    Kristy Alpert, Outside, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • And the compressed timeframe of the story ticks down to a hugely satisfying climactic encounter in the mountains.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Each is ready in minutes, ideal for a filling lunch or a quick, satisfying snack.
    Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The barely believable but entirely true story saw gay rights activists trick their way into the Methodist Central Hall in Westminster, London by dressing plainly and conservatively – one even went as far as dressing as nun, while another donned the garbs of a bishop.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The room at the Art Hotel in Victoria Island was dressed with intention—well-lit and humming with purpose, every detail considered.
    Essence, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
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  • As such, Gilligan is tailoring his approach to discussing the ins-and-outs of the series, making sure to avoid excess theorizing to let the show take on an independent life of its own.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
  • This local knowledge ensures treatments aren’t one-size-fits-all but tailored to the unique challenges of each community.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Martinez and Ruiz were present in court Wednesday and both have entered not guilty pleas to a federal charge of assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers.
    Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Neither of them entered pleas at their initial appearances Wednesday afternoon.
    Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025

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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

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