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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
Georgii Verbitskii, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
That balance has helped Flannery find a nuance in showing the ridiculous ego, say, of Kelvin’s (Adam Devine) sequined suit, while also using those silver sparkles to set off his coming out speech at the Top Christ Following Man of the Year competition.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 May 2025
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
Justice Samuel Alito said federal appeals court panels and the Supreme Court are often better suited to issue sweeping injunctions than lower court judges.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 15 May 2025
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Noun
The last bull market showed that companies with bitcoin treasuries tend to outperform their peers, and the current one may follow suit.
—Georgii Verbitskii, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
That balance has helped Flannery find a nuance in showing the ridiculous ego, say, of Kelvin’s (Adam Devine) sequined suit, while also using those silver sparkles to set off his coming out speech at the Top Christ Following Man of the Year competition.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 May 2025
Verb
Its four-in-one lighting adapts to the atmosphere to create a light that best suits a space, featuring four modes: task, indirect, feature, and ambient.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
Justice Samuel Alito said federal appeals court panels and the Supreme Court are often better suited to issue sweeping injunctions than lower court judges.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
Noun
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According to the lawsuit, about a year after Floyd's murder, Sam Willis, the owner of the restaurant Just Turkey, says a shooting victim ran into his business.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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Minogue had repeatedly asked police and the courts for help in protecting herself and her children, according to the lawsuit.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The initiative aims to boost Japan Inc.’s appeal to both foreign and domestic investors.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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Perseverance's aurora observations, which were described in a study published Wednesday (May 14) in the journal Science Advances, have more than just gee-whiz appeal.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
15 May 2025
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For ages 3-6—after which kids can typically rinse with water and spit out the paste—a slightly larger pea-sized dollop suffices.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
14 May 2025
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Outdated telemedicine laws in 10 states further limit care, requiring audio or video visits even when asynchronous consultations would suffice.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Interviews with the soldiers and Russian opinion surveys show that such a truce would also fail to satisfy a large part of Russian society.—
Anatoly Kurmanaev,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Designed to satisfy North American tastes, Nutella Peanut will blend the traditional creamy recipe from 1964 with the flavor of roasted peanuts.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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Kardashian shared details from her graduation party, like her youngest son Psalm West dressed as a lawyer with a briefcase and lunch placemats depicting her flashcards from studying.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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So Shanks agreed to let the booth (Buxton and analysts James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell) dress more casually on Fridays and Saturdays of a race weekend while still wearing a suit on Sundays — but with an open collar.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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At the end of the day, every person—and body—is unique, said Moreno, and obesity physicians should tailor the treatment plan to each patient’s needs.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
13 May 2025
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Start by pitching relevant podcasts or event organizers with a concise bio and topic ideas tailored to their audience.—
Alexander Storozhuk,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Although Eleanor initially rejects Nina’s pleas for a profile, the cub reporter’s persistence pays off.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
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Tapper believes conservatives were proven correct in their harsh and at times tactless assessments of Biden’s condition, which clearly worsened in 2023 after his son Hunter faced the possibility of a prison sentence when a plea deal on tax and gun charges fell apart.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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This cross-cultural romance, about a single father who works as an auto mechanic and a British Indian drag queen, stars Ben Hardy (Bohemian Rhapsody) and Jason Patel.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
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Her new boss, William, also happens to be a total stud, and his presence transforms Castillo’s flinty satire of the tech industry into a sultry romance novel.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2025
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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