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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
Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Brian Myers, who leads the Placer Citizens for Neighborhood Rights group, said that is not the case with their suit.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
The judge stressed how Gastineau’s contract to appear on the 30 for 30 didn’t grant him veto power over content and, in fact, gave NFL Productions the right to modify the film to suit production needs.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Lugo, who had been arrested 10 times here and once told police his name was Pancho Villa, left town with a couple of suits from his lawyer, a young Mark NeJame.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Brian Myers, who leads the Placer Citizens for Neighborhood Rights group, said that is not the case with their suit.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Scent is all about personal preference, so choose a fragrance that suits your style.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
The judge stressed how Gastineau’s contract to appear on the 30 for 30 didn’t grant him veto power over content and, in fact, gave NFL Productions the right to modify the film to suit production needs.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
Noun
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Friedman's ruling on Friday comes in response to a lawsuit brought by The New York Times.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, seeks reinstatement and a court declaration that the terminations were unlawful.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Attorneys for the family filed an appeal shortly after the denial, Wacocha said.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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To nobody's surprise, the state's leadership promises an appeal.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The discovery and dating of Monte Verde, which was initially mired in controversy, appeared to put that to rest.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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The discovery and dating of Monte Verde, which was initially mired in controversy, appeared to put that to rest.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Gan anim—without name—will not suffice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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So suffice to say, this area is full of great bars and restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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The benefit to donors, in addition to the distribution helping to satisfy RMDs, is that the amount donated is excluded from their taxable income.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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With a spicy-sweet broth, fat pieces of white fish, and coins of petite potatoes, this feel-good bowl will satisfy from last snow to first bloom.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Betty, attempting to paper over her unthinkable loss, dresses Laura in her daughter’s clothes, gives her her daughter’s place at family meals, has her daughter’s bike fixed to Laura’s height.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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As two Japanese women dressed as Buc-ee's beavers head-butted at the center of a 16-by-16 ring Wednesday evening, Palmer Event Center’s once-lukewarm crowd began a furious chant.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Still, Checchi and Harman saw each other as the main opponent and their strategists acted — and tailored their advertising and campaign messaging — accordingly.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The company will lead the Gap brand’s distribution and market development in Australia, overseeing the physical retail and digital channels to ensure a seamless, omni-channel customer experience tailored to the local market.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2026
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His plea came before jury selection began for his trial.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Epstein allegedly had $30M in annual expenses Both men sought to defend Epstein's finances, arguing that the web of holding companies and bank accounts used by Epstein were standard practice and that Epstein needed to operate in cash after his 2008 guilty plea limited his access to credit.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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