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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
Brian Welk, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
In April the suit was put on hold by a lower court while the FDA continued to conduct a review of mifepristone regulations.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
The platform compares plans based on usage and clarifies performance and speed requirements so users can pick a long-term plan that suits their household.
—Wyles Daniel, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
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Noun
After the New York Times article, Baldoni sued Lively in a defamation suit for $400 million and the New York Times for $250 million, but both suits were later tossed by a judge.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
In April the suit was put on hold by a lower court while the FDA continued to conduct a review of mifepristone regulations.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 4 May 2026
Verb
Manning noted that this proves Envoy is well-suited for long missions where endurance matters.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
The platform compares plans based on usage and clarifies performance and speed requirements so users can pick a long-term plan that suits their household.
—Wyles Daniel, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
Noun
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The events at the heart of the lawsuit were set in motion May 1, 2024, when pro-Palestinian student activists established the encampment near Geisel Library.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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After hearing from both sides, justices will decide whether to approve Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit, which DiZoglio filed in February, and whether the auditor should be allowed to have a special outside lawyer in the case.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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The music that we were inspired by at that time and looking to as luminaries never had a broad appeal.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mouhamadou Fall, one of 12 siblings in a Parisian family, is candid about the appeal.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
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David Kuang, a 21-year-old Columbia University student, said the economics of dating can make every outing feel like a gamble.—
Charlotte Morabito,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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However, the pair first sparked public dating rumors when they were reportedly spotted out together at a Halloween party later that month.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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That can suffice for this game, in a vacuum.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Unless your jam is 500fps Counter-Strike, 280Hz should more than suffice, and the panel's image-resize and aspect-ratio-shift features give you plenty to experiment with on your way to dominance.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the global memory crisis has worsened, forcing tech giants to pay up for the capacity needed to satisfy their data center ambitions.—
Jordan Novet,Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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The tense drama satisfies history lovers and weather nerds.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There are tender chunks of organic rotisserie chicken, Little Gem lettuce, tiny garlicky croutons, avocado, parm, and a light coating of Caesar dressing (in addition to the cup on the side), in a grain-free Coyotas tortilla wrap.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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Guests, including Chloe Malle, Amanda Seyfried, Huma Abedin, Aerin Lauder, and Steven Kolb, took their seats at tables dressed with Tory Burch’s Jardin d’Été poppy and mustard flower linens and listened to the class of 2026’s stories of resilience, entrepreneurship, and motherhood.—
Jenna Adrian-Diaz,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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It is now being tailored to meet XPANCEO’s smart lens requirements.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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The coastal Georgia man arrested in 2018 and accused of torturing, killing and burying his two teenage children in the backyard of the family’s mobile home will spend the rest of his life behind bars after reaching a plea deal.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ashley Hernandez-DeJesus took a plea deal in May 2025, pleading guilty to a single count of first-degree manslaughter and two counts of risk of injury to a minor, according to court records.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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