SUE Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

sue

verb

Definition of sue

as in to prosecute

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Recent Examples of sue While individuals and their families may still sue states, the federal government won’t. — Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Shortly following its article on the EEOC, the Times reported that the agency was poised to sue after investigating a claim against the newspaper — later revealed to be Rousseau’s case. — Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 10 July 2026 Court documents show the plaintiff can’t sue in small claims court for more than $10,000. — Catherine Muccigrosso july 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026 Then there is Erik Lira, this team’s most important player, a midfielder with so much Scrappy-Doo energy that Hanna-Barbera should probably sue for plagiarism. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sue

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Every state has a Medicaid Fraud Control Unit that is responsible for investigating and prosecuting health care providers who bilk the system.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 14 July 2026
Limited attacks and covert operations would remain possible, with the focus on preparing for the next war instead of prosecuting the current one.

— Ian Bremmer, Time, 14 July 2026

Definition of prosecute

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The move quickly set off a firestorm, with immigration rights advocates accusing DOJ of trying to malign a dead man.

— Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
The Nazis tried to take it from Rome during the Second World War, but failed after the head of the Italian Football Federation, Ottorino Barassi, hid it in a shoebox underneath his bed.

— Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of try

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Earlier this year, Beyond launched a sparkling protein beverage called Beyond Immerse to appeal to the recent surge in demand for protein drinks.

— Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
If a governmental body believes that to be the case, the recourse is to appeal to the Texas Attorney General’s Office to block the records’ release.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of appeal

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The mentality that Tuchel cited repeatedly in that contentious interview in Miami after beating Norway was nearly enough to get the Three Lions to the final.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Women aged 35-39 were most likely to cite this as their reason for reproductive stage uncertainty.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 15 July 2026

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