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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 Stelter, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
The suit was originally brought against Cox in 2018 by a group of over 50 music companies – including major labels Universal, Warner and Sony and their publishing arms – over whether Cox was allowing its internet customers to download music illegally.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 30 June 2025
Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The larger-than-life salt-and-pepper locks channeling artist Kiki Smith suit her well and are a great fit for her character’s vibes, though the wig is nowhere near her best.
—Jihane Bousfiha, Vulture, 2 July 2025
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Noun
But Trump filed his suit in the US District Court in Northern Texas, which meant that it was automatically assigned to Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, a Trump appointee.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
The suit was originally brought against Cox in 2018 by a group of over 50 music companies – including major labels Universal, Warner and Sony and their publishing arms – over whether Cox was allowing its internet customers to download music illegally.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 30 June 2025
Verb
Choose tomato varieties, whether determinate or indeterminate, that suit your space and desired fruiting duration.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The larger-than-life salt-and-pepper locks channeling artist Kiki Smith suit her well and are a great fit for her character’s vibes, though the wig is nowhere near her best.
—Jihane Bousfiha, Vulture, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
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There are also still other lawsuits pending over the birthright citizenship order, in which plaintiffs are similarly trying to get class-action status in order to get around the Supreme Court’s ruling, so more court rulings against the policy may soon follow.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The lawsuit argues Act 573 violates the Establishment Clause and Free-Exercise Clause of the U.S. Constitution.—
Edward McKinnon,
arkansasonline.com,
10 July 2025
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The veil’s appeal has even trickled off the aisle and onto the runway.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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At the time of the appeal's filing in December 2024, JD Vance was already serving as vice president-elect.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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For the latter, a brief statement often will suffice.—
Dr. Eric George,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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But suffice it to say that people are generally surprised by the cookies' explicit nature.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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This level of detail positions your content as the go-to resource that satisfies even the most specific queries.—
Kevin Dam,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Judge Subramanian said the jurors must reach a unanimous verdict, but must not give up their convictions merely to return a verdict or satisfy the rest of the jurors.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Tracy Wright , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Pack them for travel days or dress them up with an oversized shirt and sneakers to explore a new city.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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The restaurant was packed with fans dressed in looks from every era, each paying about $50 a ticket.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
9 July 2025
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Brutal bareknuckle fighting returns on Saturday night with BKFC 78 Hollywood: Perdomo vs. Adams, in an event tailored to the most hardcore of fight fans.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Instead of aiming for Pinterest perfection, focus first on storing things to be accessible and tailored to your lifestyle.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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He was sentenced to one year of probation on the misdemeanor charge as part of a plea deal with prosecutors, who agreed to drop more serious charges of harassment and misuse of public monies.—
Robert Anglen,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
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In early May 2013, Rachel turned herself in as part of a pre-arranged plea deal.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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Will Belly choose to keep her romance with Jeremiah going, or will Conrad find his way back to her heart — perhaps where he’s been all along?—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Bathed in a pink-pop glow, its pastiche of romance and horror collide in a viciously mischievous parable of technology and control that speaks to these most anxious times.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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