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
With the suit, CDCR hopes to have the personnel board’s decision on that allegation nullified, or prompt a new hearing. Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026 Cloth has faced several suits from investors who accused him of absconding with their money. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 July 2026
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Answering a reporter’s question regarding family members’ concerns for Ponce’s mental health, Garcia said that while officers undergo crisis intervention training, such techniques are best suited for static situations. Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026 There is walkout access to the loge boxes, which each have their own refrigerator and multiple chairs that can be moved to suit the space. Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for suit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
Noun
  • The city has not enforced the loan’s default provisions, even after Step Up settled a separate $3 million state lawsuit over undelivered Project Homekey housing.
    Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Miller has denied the abuse allegations and filed defamation lawsuits against his ex-wife and a second accuser.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
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  • An appeal, on the other hand, can only consider evidence that’s already in the record and is typically filed when a defendant is questioning a judge’s decision.
    Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
  • At the same time, Ghana and other African nations have made more deliberate appeals to descendants of the diaspora through citizenship, residency, tourism and investment initiatives.
    Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • And, like everything in modern dating, this phenomenon of going on budget-friendly dates has spawned a new term.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers were then allowed, as a special case, to take microsamples of pigment from two black drawings—one of a bison and one of a human or animal face—for radiocarbon dating.
    Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • And before anyone starts making comparisons to Liam Neeson’s Taken, suffice it to say that the similarities don’t extend far beyond the premise and its universal theme of fatherly love.
    Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • In this season of expectation, only one potential outcome will suffice.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • A day later, the Twins satisfied another need with a trade for starting pitcher Dean Kremer.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Tillis also said the agreement reached with Blanche satisfies his concerns.
    Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Start with a bright Greek village salad, featuring cucumbers and tomatoes and feta and a creamy ricotta dressing.
    Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Likewise, having more denim doesn’t necessarily make getting dressed easier.
    Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 31 July 2026
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  • Deliverables cannot be adjusted, scope cannot be tailored and both sides lose the chance to reach an agreement that works for the campaign.
    Chris Ryan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Care teams monitor daily weather and ozone alerts to tailor accommodations.
    Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • Disturbing jailhouse conversations don’t connect mother to murders Allegations of drug abuse and child neglect against Marcee Gray were already well established by the time her son Colt entered guilty pleas on 55 counts.
    Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Savannah Guthrie issued a new plea for information on Saturday, after authorities released two ransom notes received in the days after her mother Nancy’s disappearance six months ago.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2026

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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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