Definition of suitnext
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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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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
The suit, led by the Center for Constitutional Rights, seeks unspecified damages and a judicial order to end the alleged conspiracy. Jake Offenhartz, Fortune, 15 July 2026 This month the nonprofit Communities for Better Environment filed suit in Los Angeles, alleging the changes violated the California Environmental Quality Act. Dan Walters, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Verb
Perhaps nobody is better suited to marvel at Walker’s recent success than Chenoweth, an assistant hitting coach for the Cardinals and one of Walker’s closest confidants in the organization. Katie Woo, New York Times, 15 July 2026 The creatures have turned even the most gray urban spaces into wild landscapes, which have come to suit them far better than their original woodland home. Literary Hub, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for suit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
Noun
  • The investigation also follows a lawsuit Attorney General Ken Paxton filed against a Houston-area postpartum care center.
    Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2026
  • The woman was given a warning but later promoted, according to the lawsuit.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • The verdict is still subject to post-trial motions and possible appeals.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • Plastic appeals to cats because of its texture, sound and smell.
    Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
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  • The women received mainstream publicity, and Flav, an icon in the ‘80s and 90s with Public Enemy and the star of a reality TV dating show through the mid-2000s, once again reinvented himself into cultural relevancy.
    Candace Buckner, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • Archaeologists plan to continue studying the site, including conducting 3D scans and sending charcoal samples to the United States for scientific dating, the Smithsonian Magazine reported.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Each of us has also learned that even satisfied ambition and material success will never suffice.
    Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026
  • By next weekend, Djokovic would love to equal Federer's men's record of eight singles titles, but reaching the fourth round will have to suffice for now.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Pharmaceutical companies rely on IQVIA's data to design studies, identify patients, recruit trial participants, satisfy regulators, and increasingly train AI models.
    Harvey Stober, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • The bánh cuốn đặc biệt — a combination plate with plain steamed rice sheets, sheets stuffed with ground pork and mushroom and pieces filled with shrimp — satisfied my internet FOMO cravings.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
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  • From a seashell-print maxi reminiscent of Farm Rio’s Sand Marine Shells dress to tropical florals, bold prints, and tiered silhouettes, these picks are made for beach vacations, weddings, and sunny weekends.
    Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • Leather ballet flats dress things up without getting too formal.
    India Roby, Glamour, 16 July 2026
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  • At Javvu Spa, kids can indulge in treatments tailored to them, including a mini coconut scrub, a mini mani-pedi, and mini meditation sessions.
    Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
  • Earn cash back or points on debit card purchases through the PNC Purchase Payback® program, with offers tailored to your shopping habits.
    Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • Each post has been circulated repeatedly with desperate pleas from bereaved owners and basic information about their beloved animals.
    Anabella Gonzalez, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • Deborah Black had to pay $16,000 in restitution, while Victoria Wilson agreed to repay the city $12,000 in her plea deal.
    Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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