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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
ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard Peter Sarsgaard pared back his black and white suit, while his wife, filmmaker and actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, wore a look from McQueen’s pre-fall 2015 collection.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
Iman Balagam, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
The Cowboys have expressed a desire to re-sign Clowney but will look at free agency and the draft to find some defensive ends that suit Parker’s scheme.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The companies argue emissions are a national issue that should be heard in federal court, where similar suits have been tossed out.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard Peter Sarsgaard pared back his black and white suit, while his wife, filmmaker and actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, wore a look from McQueen’s pre-fall 2015 collection.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
Brook notes that it’s best suited for visible tone reinforcement rather than a subtle refresh.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
The Cowboys have expressed a desire to re-sign Clowney but will look at free agency and the draft to find some defensive ends that suit Parker’s scheme.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
Noun
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Some records from the year-long exchange of evidence in the lawsuit battle were already released publicly in response to a federal appeals court order.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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The tobacco trials — which took place over decades but began to shift in favor of plaintiffs in the ’90s — similarly saw various types of plaintiffs file a wave of lawsuits, contributing to the release of internal documents and testing new legal theories.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Lytvyn, the communications advisor, told CNN that Zelensky decided early on to make appeals for help directly to other nations, rather than just their leaders.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Add in its layered history and genuinely warm service, and the appeal becomes clear.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Using radiocarbon dating, experts estimate these geological time capsules date back to around 2,000 years ago.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Feb. 2026
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The event is a spin-off of our popular dating and romance column of the same name.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Asparagus doesn't have intense watering needs–about 1 or 2 inches of water per week will typically suffice.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
23 Feb. 2026
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And, suffice it to say, it will be watched closely.—
Mark Woods,
Florida Times-Union,
20 Feb. 2026
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Even study or doing a mental journey of some kind will interest you and satisfy your crave for excitement.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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For them, quiet and smooth EVs — even the absurdly fast ones — can’t satisfy that craving.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
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Actors who look more of the moment are Ayo Edebiri, Teyana Taylor and Jennifer Lawrence – who see dressing for a film premiere or awards show less about creating an outrageous look, and more about asserting their artistry and originality.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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From clean cupboards that keep your cooking on track to clutter-free closets that make getting dressed a breeze, having less stuff makes the everyday easier, and who wouldn't want that?—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Each cover is tailored to where the characters are emotionally at that point in the story.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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Reviewing them under warehouse standards can limit the city’s ability to tailor regulations to those unique characteristics.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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Robinson has not yet entered a plea.—
Hannah Schoenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Trinidad accepted a plea deal from Orange County Superior Court Judge Larry Yellin.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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