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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
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Tsukahara was in the back of a Cybertruck when the driver who was drunk and had taken drugs smashed into a tree in a suburb of San Francisco, according to the suit.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025
Available in 40 different colors, there is a hue that suits everyone on your Christmas list.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The ongoing suit is expected to go to trial in 2026.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Tsukahara was in the back of a Cybertruck when the driver who was drunk and had taken drugs smashed into a tree in a suburb of San Francisco, according to the suit.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
An Annie Selke linen bed skirt with modern construction will suit practically any home decor.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025
Available in 40 different colors, there is a hue that suits everyone on your Christmas list.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
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The lawsuit opens a new front in the legal battles the White House is waging against state and local officials, coming just hours after a federal judge blocked a similar deployment of the guard to Portland, Oregon.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Both deployments drew similar lawsuits from Democratic leaders.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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For a generation living in great uncertainty—from the GFC to COVID to cost-of-living pressures—Trump’s disruptive appeal offers both a protest and a sense of control.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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So while the shutdown is set to disrupt a wide range of federal programs, the SSA will continue holding appointments for benefit applications, considering appeals requests, and issuing original and replacement Social Security cards, among other services.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Director Violet Du Feng’s (Hidden Letters) thoughtful documentary examines the world of online dating and the tension that exists between personal authenticity and digital perception.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
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Elle Liemandt, a 17-year-old high-school senior in Austin who dispenses teen-dating advice on TikTok and has created an AI-powered dating-coach app, told me that adults seem unable to offer helpful guidance for romantic relationships.—
Molly Langmuir,
The Atlantic,
25 Sep. 2025
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So, unless you are headed off to war or want to come across as a total drama queen, the more casual mata ne (see you later) will suffice.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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If Evero and his defenders were looking to make a statement, that math should suffice.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Sep. 2025
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There's a debate raging about whether adding a squirrel feeding station filled with corn or peanuts to your garden will satisfy the rodents and keep them away from bulbs.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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Waukesha County cheers key step in the process For Waukesha County, Boardman's statement satisfies officials' hope that state transportation leaders are at least acknowledging the importance of I-94 locally and are following the steps necessary to make a project happen at some point.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Upon her arrival, the Princess of Wales — dressed in a gray suit and heels — received an overview of RAF Coningsby's work on recent operations, including activity in Poland to support NATO.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Photos emerged of rescue crews dressed in high-visibility vests, shocked worshippers and faith leaders embracing one another near the synagogue.—
Peter Wilkinson,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Meta launches online safety lessons for students Beyond apps and schools, Meta partnered with Childhelp to create a nationwide online safety curriculum tailored for middle schoolers.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 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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Morris, 64, entered guilty pleas to five felony counts of lewd or indecent acts to a child in an Osage County courtroom.—
Nolan Clay,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Two administrators from a closed Waukesha day care entered pleas on reduced misdemeanor charges for failing to report child abuse.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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