1
as in qualified
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
with only one suitable candidate it's not difficult to decide for whom to vote
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2
as in appropriate
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
I don't have anything suitable to wear to a bar mitzvah
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Recent Examples of suitable
Landscaped with native greenery, they are envisioned as multipurpose spaces suitable for use as outdoor classrooms, study areas, and places to meet.
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New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2025
Developed by Nordex Group, the turbine is suitable for typical North American wind sites.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Within these, suitable exponential functions can be defined to model the respective growth.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2025
If Arenado and the Cardinals do not find a suitable team to trade with in the winter, the conversation may be sidelined again until the trade deadline, which could impact Bloom's plans for the organization's future.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
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New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2025
Developed by Nordex Group, the turbine is suitable for typical North American wind sites.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Within these, suitable exponential functions can be defined to model the respective growth.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2025
If Arenado and the Cardinals do not find a suitable team to trade with in the winter, the conversation may be sidelined again until the trade deadline, which could impact Bloom's plans for the organization's future.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitable
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And that’s the hope that Charlotte fans are holding on to, as Albin is the most qualified head coach at the FBS level that the program has had.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
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During the 2023-24 school year, 762 students in Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools; 90 in Turner Unified School District; 27 in Piper Unified School District; and 19 in Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Unified School District qualified for McKinney-Vento services, Howze said.—
Sofi Zeman
October 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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The agency later stated the animal was in good health, stress-free and receiving appropriate care from her handlers.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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And, restoring and maintaining the health of Florida’s 1,100 springs will require further study to tailor appropriate interventions to each one.—
Christopher F. Meindl,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Kerzka and the others did their best to comfort them, to bandage small wounds; the most critically injured were already at the hospital.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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But in one of his best performances in an Arsenal shirt so far, Zubimendi quickly went about making a difference.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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From their first look to cutting into the gorgeous chrome cake, the day was a fitting celebration for their bond.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
2 Oct. 2025
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The controllers' corners feel less sharp than on the original Lenovo Legion Go, fitting more comfortably in my hand.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
2 Oct. 2025
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General manager Bill Guerin believes Boldy is capable of scoring 50 goals and 50 assists in a season at some point.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Final thoughts Turkey offers a wide field of capable teams that share common fundamentals even if their styles differ.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Rogers police sent out a news release Thursday about Act 557 of 2025, which allows people get their money back from the kiosks if people follow the proper procedures.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Equipment is not maintained in good repair or does not allow for proper adjustment (Condensation build-up inside of reach-in cooler).—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The 28-year-old is usually a competent penalty-taker, so he was considered a safe bet when the chance to level from the spot was presented with just five minutes of normal time remaining — or at least that’s what Roma thought.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The great quarterbacks are janitors for organizational messes, smoothing over the cracks and making a bad team look competent for three hours.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Not only is the warm color palette perfect for the upcoming season, but the flowy, breathable drape of the skirt, paired with a fitted bodice, is the ideal style for layering.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Aug. 2025
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For fitted sheets, follow the same steps, just without the hospital corners.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Suitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitable. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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