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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
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 19 June 2025
That suit also named Dixon’s lawyer Tyrone Blackburn, claiming the pair tried to shake him down for a settlement.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 19 June 2025
Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
This ever-popular first name suits a classic Virgo.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 2025
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Noun
The Guardian newspaper first reported that Beckinsale – best known for her role in the 2001 epic Pearl Harbor – filed the suit, claiming she was made to work 15-hour days without support, and suffered a bad knee injury as a result of being thrown into a wall during the filming of a scene.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 19 June 2025
That suit also named Dixon’s lawyer Tyrone Blackburn, claiming the pair tried to shake him down for a settlement.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 19 June 2025
Verb
Best Types of Hibiscus for Hummingbirds Hibiscus plants come in a range of options—from native perennials to tropical annuals—all of which attract hummingbirds and are suited for sunny to partly shady spaces, says Myers.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
This ever-popular first name suits a classic Virgo.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
Noun
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According to the states’ lawsuit, many 23andMe customers who signed up before 2022 never explicitly agreed to the sale of their data.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
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The settlement resolves pending litigation against Purdue Pharma, which, under the leadership of the Sackler families, invented, manufactured and aggressively marketed opioid products for decades, according to the lawsuits.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
16 June 2025
Noun
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There is also a case to be made that playing well with Thompson is part of Peterka’s appeal.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Beyond their aesthetic appeal, the fragments offer unique insights into Roman artistry and literacy.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
20 June 2025
Verb
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In a twenty-year-old with no relevant history, the same finding is likely benign—watchful waiting may suffice.—
Siddhartha Mukherjee,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Plates and utensils from home will suffice at the beginning.—
Geoffrey Morrison,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Serve up a board at a party, and have fun sampling all the different flavors with your guests, or whip up a quick flight for a drool-worthy afternoon snack that satisfies all your cravings.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2025
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Under Chapter 11, creditors, including the IRS, cannot take your primary residence to satisfy debts.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Staff said she was dressed as a bride, wearing white and having her hair done.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Use it to dress salads with extra virgin olive oil, or on cooked or raw vegetables.—
Veronica Cristino,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Ah Loo also volunteered his time and resources to tailor clothing for people who needed help, often refusing to let people compensate him for his work, Mauga said.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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Work With Your Advisors: Coordinate with your estate planning attorney and tax professionals to tailor your strategy to both current law and future possibilities.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Villar entered the plea in a brief court hearing with no further comments.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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After declining to take a plea deal from prosecutors, Combs went to trial last month and could go to prison for the rest of his life if convicted on all counts.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
24 June 2025
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Everybody wants to do that with a drama, with the romance, whatever.—
William Earl,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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What Will Happen in Love Island USA 2025? Love Island USA 2025 will follow the same format as previous seasons, with singles traveling to Fiji for a summer of romance and a chance at finding their one true love.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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