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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
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Aug. 2025
New Nevermore principal, Barry Dort (a delightfully jaunty Steve Buscemi), arrives with an impeccable collection of purple suits, and the student uniforms have a little extra pop to match.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2025
Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2025
This everyday bra is comfortable, breathable, comes in a ton of versatile shades that suit a ton of skin tones, and is available in a wide range of sizes.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 4 Aug. 2025
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Noun
These suits have since been consolidated with the city’s lawsuit into one extensive liability case.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Aug. 2025
New Nevermore principal, Barry Dort (a delightfully jaunty Steve Buscemi), arrives with an impeccable collection of purple suits, and the student uniforms have a little extra pop to match.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
Ricotta As a popular Italian dairy product, ricotta cheese has a mild taste that suits both savory and sweet dishes.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2025
This everyday bra is comfortable, breathable, comes in a ton of versatile shades that suit a ton of skin tones, and is available in a wide range of sizes.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
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Earlier this week, Drake’s legal team made moves to find more ammunition in his defamation lawsuit against UMG.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Aug. 2025
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Both lawsuits were settled, according to court filings.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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In early July, Ocean City and Worcester County jointly filed two legal appeals against US Wind’s air permit, claiming that the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), a state agency, issued the permit without following proper procedures.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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On a morning analyst call, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav talked about pulling back on library content licensing to rival streamers to focus on HBO Max and its consumer appeal.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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As long as Hizballah retains arms, words will not suffice.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Hundreds of other small water systems face Emmaus’ predicament, where local budgets may not suffice to cover the cost to remove PFAS without raising water rates.—
Austin Fast,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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Nut butters, like almond butter and peanut butter, are known to help satisfy hunger cravings and contain key nutrients to keep you feeling full.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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Bulldog gravy adds flavor to modest meals that need to satisfy hungry, hardworking families.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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The first step to enjoying Dixon’s chili is dressing it up with a myriad of toppings for an additional cost between 15 cents to $1.25.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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There is talk about having cameras in dressing rooms, which for me is an absolute no-go.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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The team can tailor meals according to guests’ preferences, from sunrise breakfasts in the garden to intimate candlelit dinners.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Donations from the fundraiser are mainly going to the charity WaterAid, an international nonprofit which builds infrastructure tailored to different communities to help provide water.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
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As part of the plea agreement, Yager completed 40 hours of community service and DUI school.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Aug. 2025
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The Abraham Lincoln High School standout drafted by the Portland Trailblazers in 2004 is scheduled to begin a 6-month sentence Tuesday after allegedly failing to satisfy the terms of a plea agreement for his part in a healthcare fraud case, according to TMZ.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
11 Aug. 2025
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Swift and Kelce famously started dating in the summer of 2023, and seemingly first confirmed their romance when Swift started popping up at his NFL games in September of that year.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The couple first sparked romance rumors when Megan posted an Instagram photo with Thompson in the background in early July.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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