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
Our top pick overall is the CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, because it can be used on face and body, is praised by multiple dermatologists, and is suitable for even the most sensitive complexions.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 1 May 2025
That said, the guides recommended some activities that might be more interesting yet still suitable for active children, including walking the Rainbow Valley, biking the Devil’s Gorge, or going down the sand dunes at Las Cornices.
—Liz Humphreys, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
The whole painful cycle of trying, failing, revising, judging, and redoing can be replaced with something simpler: plucking the most suitable result out of a pile.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2025
Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 1 May 2025
That said, the guides recommended some activities that might be more interesting yet still suitable for active children, including walking the Rainbow Valley, biking the Devil’s Gorge, or going down the sand dunes at Las Cornices.
—Liz Humphreys, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
The whole painful cycle of trying, failing, revising, judging, and redoing can be replaced with something simpler: plucking the most suitable result out of a pile.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2025
Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitable
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The letter also asks Trump to extend Section 181 of the federal tax code and increase the caps on tax-deductible qualified film and TV production expenditures, as well as reinstating the ability to carry back losses, which the groups say would give production companies more financial stability.—
Ryan Faughnder,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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The state isn’t tracking the number of students who have since qualified due to the change.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
13 May 2025
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Those with weakened immune systems cannot adequately mount an appropriate immune response when exposed to different diseases.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Finally, be sure your timers are set to the appropriate schedule.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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So there’s always lines that are news to me and in a good way.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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There is also a good smattering of creations from Louis Vuitton, which is the show’s lead sponsor and where Virgil Abloh served as creative director of men’s collections and was succeeded by Pharrell Williams.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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The grant was approved last year with strong support from both sides of the political aisle, which was fitting, as glioblastoma killed both Sen. John McCain, an Arizona Republican, and Sen. Ted Kennedy, a Massachusetts Democrat.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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This last one is really important, because there’s some concern that tightly fitting belly bands could put too much stress on your pelvic floor, which might theoretically worsen a case of pelvic organ prolapse.—
Kathleen Felton,
SELF,
6 May 2025
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The same malware can give hackers persistent access to the router, and lead to the formation of a botnet, an army of infected computers capable of hosting malicious activity, including DDoS attacks.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2025
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Well, that is highly dependent on an IT staff that is capable of deploying, optimizing and supporting over time.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Your pricing is too low to support proper delivery.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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To have a golf course — the quality, a major championship-caliber one in Quail Hollow — just south of Charlotte’s center city proper, not a lot of cities can come up with that kind of opportunity.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
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Working with competent logistics and shipping partners will give you access to detailed information about compliance and about duties and taxes in each marketplace.—
Greg Hewitt,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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If the Huskies can play postseason football and make the NCAA tournament in basketball and hockey, why can’t the Minutemen be at least competent in all three?—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Just go a size or two down from your usual for a fitted look.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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Granted, unlike regular tees, this one is extra soft and fitted and features fine ribbed detailing on the neckline, hem, and sleeves.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Suitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitable. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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