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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
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Staff often wear hazmat suits due to hazardous conditions.
—Meg Dunn, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
Top cheap internet service providers in Idaho Idaho residents have access to a range of internet providers with plans that suit different budgets.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Chris Jones wore a beautiful bespoke suit of emerald green silk by his go-to guy, tailor-to-the-NFL Tom Marchitelli at Gentleman’s Playbook.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Staff often wear hazmat suits due to hazardous conditions.
—Meg Dunn, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
This recliner is particularly well-suited for modern homes, open-plan living rooms, or family spaces where comfort and presence matter.
—Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
Top cheap internet service providers in Idaho Idaho residents have access to a range of internet providers with plans that suit different budgets.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
Noun
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Possible candidates for Grundyson’s replacement include Deputy Chief Laura Ragusa, who has a lawsuit pending against the city, and Deputy Chief James Dean.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Smythson’s Portobello notebook—famously toted by Gwyneth Paltrow during her victorious lawsuit defense—also appears in this helpful planner iteration with a week-to-view layout.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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The infectious energy and Justin Bieber-style appeal of 25-year-old country hitmaker Bailey Zimmerman was not reflected in the CMA nominations.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The government subsequently dropped its appeal of the magistrate judge’s decision to release Bryant pending his trial, according to a notice on the docket Tuesday evening.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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This leaves many users disillusioned with digital dating and pushes them toward reverse catfishing in pursuit of less performative connections.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Aside from fake dating, the novel is full of beloved, albeit cheesy, rom-com tropes.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some things simply won’t suffice.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, Sweet’s leadership through this restructuring has become a case study in navigating sweeping organizational change in an era when traditional corporate communication methods may no longer suffice.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dancing alone in her bedroom won’t satisfy her, especially after Hollywood claims her for a dance competition slash reality TV show.—
Eliana Ramage
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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His Coconut Grove home, as well as his wages as a city commissioner, have both been protected by the courts and cannot be collected to satisfy the judgment.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This top has a loose, oversized fit that can be worn with baggy jeans for a more preppy look or tucked into trousers to dress it up.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Guests are encouraged to dress in 1920s–40s chic attire while enjoying casino games, raffles, and live entertainment that channels the glitz of old Harlem.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Unless otherwise noted, all stats are tailored to redraft, half-PPR, 1-QB leagues, and ADPs are via Fantasy Football Calculator.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Long existing in the shadow of bespoke, made-to-measure (or MTM) has been cast as the second-best option for those without the money—or the time—to enjoy tailoring’s ultimate expression.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
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Rebecca and Jake Haro made a brief appearance at the Riverside Hall of Justice in California to enter a not guilty plea to murder charges on Thursday morning.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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In July 2024, the DOJ and Boeing reached a plea agreement that O’Connor rejected.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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