as in suit
a court case for enforcing a right or claim
the homeowner filed a lawsuit against the moving company that was refusing to be held responsible for damaging her furniture
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Recent Examples of lawsuit
Horn says a lawsuit filed by supporters of the former chair drained party resources.
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Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Other participants in Colorado have filed lawsuits against their employers, accusing them of taking advantage of the J-1s without providing any of the cultural opportunities promised in the visa.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Steve Phelps’s legacy goes beyond lawsuit The timing and potential reasoning for his departure aside, Phelps’s tenure as NASCAR’s commissioner was undeniably impactful.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
In response, the Indiana chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, which represents Pakota Valley, filed a new lawsuit against the policy and filed a motion alleging the city is disobeying court orders.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
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Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Other participants in Colorado have filed lawsuits against their employers, accusing them of taking advantage of the J-1s without providing any of the cultural opportunities promised in the visa.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Steve Phelps’s legacy goes beyond lawsuit The timing and potential reasoning for his departure aside, Phelps’s tenure as NASCAR’s commissioner was undeniably impactful.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
In response, the Indiana chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, which represents Pakota Valley, filed a new lawsuit against the policy and filed a motion alleging the city is disobeying court orders.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawsuit
Noun
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Bongiovi wore a red, velvet suit with a skinny black tie to the premiere and the after-party.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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While the award could influence Parker to plead guilty, her loss in the civil suit won’t be admissible as evidence in the criminal proceeding.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Until Verizon amends its complaint and the judge rules on the emergency request, there is no court directive preventing the association from moving forward with the rooftop work that Verizon says would interrupt wireless service in the area.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the service commitments, the complaint accuses HMM of conditioning access to space on the payment of peak season surcharges (PSS) and other extra-contractual fees—despite contract language that expressly barred such add-ons unless mutually agreed.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
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The department declined to comment on OneCoin’s activities, citing ongoing investigations and court proceedings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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While the award could influence Parker to plead guilty, her loss in the civil suit won’t be admissible as evidence in the criminal proceeding.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The secret decision led to public backlash and the threat of litigation.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Mark focused solely on litigation and client intake, while Alexis managed pre-litigation and negotiations.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Lawsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawsuit. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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