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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
Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Netflix no longer reports quarterly subscriber counts, and Disney has since followed suit as the industry refocuses on profits.
—Sarah Whitten,lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Adjust your watering routine to suit hydrangeas and provide at least 1 inch of water applied to the roots weekly.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Vanessa Bonet of the installation art group Dedo Vabo watched over a mission-control monitor deck, as the buzzing craft climbed into room full of braying hippos in rumpled suits.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Netflix no longer reports quarterly subscriber counts, and Disney has since followed suit as the industry refocuses on profits.
—Sarah Whitten,lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
Flexible scheduling Rather than the traditional 9 to 5 work schedule, flexible hours can enable employees to work the hours that best suit them.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Adjust your watering routine to suit hydrangeas and provide at least 1 inch of water applied to the roots weekly.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
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The lawsuit comes amid growing tension at the state Capitol between the Opportunity Caucus, made up of centrist Democrats, and the Progressive Caucus.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Deputy Richard Fatherley, who is named as a defendant in the federal lawsuit, is charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in Wyandotte County for his alleged role in Adair’s death.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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Ed Masley Country Thunder Arizona attracts an average of 30,000 country fans a day, most of whom are there all weekend staying in the campgrounds that are such a huge part of the festival’s appeal.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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If her gait, as such, is being foisted on the audience for its box office appeal, permit me to suggest a reconsideration toward something more within the realm of natural.—
Joshua John Miller,
Vanity Fair,
9 Apr. 2026
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Each season follows a new group of individuals on the autism spectrum navigating love, dating, and relationships.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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The past period has added extra emphasis around the active pursuit of one of your heart’s desires, such as romance and dating, situations surrounding children, creative endeavors or hobbies.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
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The story shot across social media, with Reddit users pointing each other to archived Factbooks and racing to set up and identify other sources of unbiased information that might suffice.—
Laurie Kellman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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The story shot across social media, with Reddit users pointing each other to archived Factbooks and racing to set up and identify other sources of unbiased information that might suffice.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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If Lowery takes just a little bit too long to get to the main event, the getting there is still satisfying enough thanks to his stars and their exceptional chemistry.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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Two decades on, Christopher Nolan's cinematic magic trick still satisfies.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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Cops are looking for a man last seen fleeing the scene on a scooter dressed in black and wearing a ski mask.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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This matching linen-blend set makes getting dressed a breeze.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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People with mobility issues also may benefit from working with a physical therapist who can help to tailor exercises appropriate to their specific situation.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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About 115 student athletes participated in the hurdles, 50-meter sprints, shot put, javelin, discus, high jump, long jump and a 100-meter run — each event tailored to their abilities.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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During Monday's hearing, no decisions were made and no one entered a plea, as the arraignment has been continued to Thursday for the five defendants.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The plea came just weeks after her husband, John Reilly III, was found guilty of assault for firing at the driver's car as the man was trying to leave their property in May 2025.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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