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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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verb

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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 that scenario, the players could sue the WNBA and its teams in an antitrust suit, since the terms of employment—including the salary cap and free agency rules—would no longer be protected by the non-statutory labor exemption. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025 Before the settlement, legal observers’ predicted that the suit would be dismissed due to industry norms pertaining to interview editing. Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
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As such, each would get a slightly different version of the exact same marketing tactic from each company, slightly refitted to best suit the medium. William Jones, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025 In the end, the story and the conviction in the performance suited Baldridge well. Tom Roland, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for suit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
Noun
  • The lawsuit was dismissed in March after a judge found the group had no standing to pursue the claims made.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Democratic state officials behind one of the lawsuits argue that stopping benefits will lead to worse food insecurity.
    NPR, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The Supreme Court also previously denied an appeal filed by Davis in 2020.
    Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
  • That Mamdani was able to win decisively shows the power of his appeal, and how much his charisma, social media savvy and messaging on affordability resonated with voters.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Blending genre-bending humor with social satire, the show examines modern life, dating, and identity through an inventive lens.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Andy Cohen talks dating life and app trouble Andy Cohen, father of two via surrogate, says dating looks a little different these days.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • An unexpected moment in November reminds you that chemistry won’t suffice in a connection that feels one-sided or unclear.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
  • In schools and offices throughout France, the day doesn’t begin until every person has been greeted individually; a head nod won’t suffice.
    Kristy Alpert, Outside, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • And the compressed timeframe of the story ticks down to a hugely satisfying climactic encounter in the mountains.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Each is ready in minutes, ideal for a filling lunch or a quick, satisfying snack.
    Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The barely believable but entirely true story saw gay rights activists trick their way into the Methodist Central Hall in Westminster, London by dressing plainly and conservatively – one even went as far as dressing as nun, while another donned the garbs of a bishop.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The room at the Art Hotel in Victoria Island was dressed with intention—well-lit and humming with purpose, every detail considered.
    Essence, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
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  • The exhibition design, specifically tailored to the museum, was curated by Guicciardini & Magni Architetti in collaboration with Arianna Sarti, museum exhibition manager.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Chairman Atkins noted that the processes should ensure that the SEC seeks to impose penalties and other relief that are appropriately tailored to the misconduct at issue, within statutory limitations, and without adding further to shareholder injury.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Martinez and Ruiz were present in court Wednesday and both have entered not guilty pleas to a federal charge of assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers.
    Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Neither of them entered pleas at their initial appearances Wednesday afternoon.
    Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025

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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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