Definition of suitnext
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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 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 suffice
to be fitting or proper no, a second-floor room won't suit if there's no elevator, since one of us has a disability

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Recent Examples of suit
Noun
In August, Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion to settle the multi-state suit surrounding child safety issues. Mikella Schuettler, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 But as the Paramount-WBD merger shows, with the deal now held up because of an antitrust suit brought by state AGs, any wrench in the process can become a major holdup to dealmaking. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
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Select a process, part range and customers suited to autonomous production. Dhanush Bakthavatchalam, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Our wedding cakes boast incredible flavor and also feature breathtaking designs tailored to suit each couple’s unique style and taste. Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for suit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
Noun
  • The threat of the penalties if the SEC eventually wins either the Louisiana case or the federal lawsuit temporarily won the day.
    Seth Emerson, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • In 2022, after Foulkes had left CVS, the company agreed to pay $5 billion to settle lawsuits nationwide over the toll of opioids, without admitting wrongdoing.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Tarkowski slid in from behind to stop a certain goal, with United’s penalty appeals waved away.
    Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Such contradictions, that cats can be both domesticated and yet somewhat feral, is part of their appeal, says comedian Drennon Davis, whose four cats have found internet fame via his short-form videos.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
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  • Single Americans who say income matters in a relationship expect a potential lifelong partner to earn an average of $139,000 a year, according to a new survey highlighting the growing role finances play in modern dating.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • That research also cautions against treating young adults as broadly sober, so wellness-first dating is better understood as alcohol-optional.
    Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Lagioia’s book goes into disturbing detail about what came next; suffice it to say that Luca’s murder tested the bounds of sadism.
    Jay Weissberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Water Stains Rub a small amount of oil, like mayonnaise or vegetable oil, on the whitened area; natural oils should suffice.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • To satisfy its voracity for billions of pages, Anthropic started out by placing mass orders with wholesalers, before turning to individual and secondhand booksellers to help fill in the gaps.
    Francesca Mancino, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2026
  • There are other ways to provide enrichment, like rotating toys every day to stimulate exploration, using puzzle feeder dishes to satisfy hunting behaviors and playing videos for your cat showing birds or fish.
    Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
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  • The previous year a few of these people had even wandered the camp in the evenings, men dressed in suits and women with lipstick on their teeth.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Even on a Tuesday, it was packed to the brim with guests dressed in quiet luxury brands ready for extravagant East Coast dining.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The company established a global recognition framework while giving local leaders flexibility to tailor recognition to their teams and cultures.
    Candy Fernandez, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The Falcons will tailor their game plan to Tagovailoa’s strengths, Stefanski said.
    Josh Kendall, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Clancy was tried in a Massachusetts court of law, one of the few venues where defendants such as Clancy enjoy the presumption of proof for pleas of insanity, once they are allowed to make such a plea.
    Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Offering a plea deal or abandoning the prosecution The more unlikely options include the prosecution offering a plea deal to Clancy or dropping the case entirely.
    Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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