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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 appeal
an earnest request
O Lord of Heaven, hear our humble suit
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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 satisfy
to give satisfaction to
the location of our hotel suited us just fine
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as in to dress
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
went to the party suited in a strange getup that he'd picked out himself
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as in to tailor
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
a bohemian by nature, she would have to suit her behavior to the corporate culture
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Recent Examples of suit
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 19 June 2025
That suit also named Dixon’s lawyer Tyrone Blackburn, claiming the pair tried to shake him down for a settlement.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 19 June 2025
Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
This ever-popular first name suits a classic Virgo.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 2025
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Noun
The Guardian newspaper first reported that Beckinsale – best known for her role in the 2001 epic Pearl Harbor – filed the suit, claiming she was made to work 15-hour days without support, and suffered a bad knee injury as a result of being thrown into a wall during the filming of a scene.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 19 June 2025
That suit also named Dixon’s lawyer Tyrone Blackburn, claiming the pair tried to shake him down for a settlement.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 19 June 2025
Verb
Best Types of Hibiscus for Hummingbirds Hibiscus plants come in a range of options—from native perennials to tropical annuals—all of which attract hummingbirds and are suited for sunny to partly shady spaces, says Myers.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
This ever-popular first name suits a classic Virgo.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 2025
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Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh was added Friday to a lawsuit against his former employer, the University of Michigan, and a former assistant football coach accused of hacking into computer systems to acquire photos of college athletes.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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For decades, private individuals and groups have brought most of the lawsuits focused on enforcing Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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The court granted a motion to stay the lower court's order during further appeals, which gives control of the troops to Trump.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
20 June 2025
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The European Court of Justice’s advocate general recommended—in a non-binding opinion, mind you—that Google’s appeal to its €4 billion fine should be dismissed.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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But unlike the post-Enron era when adding one qualified financial expert sufficed, the AI revolution demands something far more radical: every director must become AI literate, or risk becoming a liability in the intelligence age.—
Steven Wolfe Pereira,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Several roster holes to fill and if a long term option isn't ideal then a short term,stop gap move may suffice.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Under Chapter 11, creditors, including the IRS, cannot take your primary residence to satisfy debts.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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Serve up a board at a party, and have fun sampling all the different flavors with your guests, or whip up a quick flight for a drool-worthy afternoon snack that satisfies all your cravings.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2025
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Staff said she was dressed as a bride, wearing white and having her hair done.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Use it to dress salads with extra virgin olive oil, or on cooked or raw vegetables.—
Veronica Cristino,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Work With Your Advisors: Coordinate with your estate planning attorney and tax professionals to tailor your strategy to both current law and future possibilities.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Ah Loo also volunteered his time and resources to tailor clothing for people who needed help, often refusing to let people compensate him for his work, Mauga said.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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Villar entered the plea in a brief court hearing with no further comments.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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After declining to take a plea deal from prosecutors, Combs went to trial last month and could go to prison for the rest of his life if convicted on all counts.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
24 June 2025
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Everybody wants to do that with a drama, with the romance, whatever.—
William Earl,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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What Will Happen in Love Island USA 2025? Love Island USA 2025 will follow the same format as previous seasons, with singles traveling to Fiji for a summer of romance and a chance at finding their one true love.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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