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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
Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
State parties followed suit, helping propel Republicans to unified control of Washington in November.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Bob O’Donnell, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, drawing artists or others needing aesthetic control over their lines and writings may want to choose a pencil with the point thickness that suits their needs best.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
This week, the DOE responded in court by claiming the panel that produced the report had been dissolved, making the suit moot.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
State parties followed suit, helping propel Republicans to unified control of Washington in November.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
As always, individual consumers will have to figure out which options are best suited for their needs and choose accordingly.
—Bob O’Donnell, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, drawing artists or others needing aesthetic control over their lines and writings may want to choose a pencil with the point thickness that suits their needs best.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
Noun
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Possible candidates for Grundyson’s replacement include Deputy Chief Laura Ragusa, who has a lawsuit pending against the city, and Deputy Chief James Dean.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Smythson’s Portobello notebook—famously toted by Gwyneth Paltrow during her victorious lawsuit defense—also appears in this helpful planner iteration with a week-to-view layout.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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The infectious energy and Justin Bieber-style appeal of 25-year-old country hitmaker Bailey Zimmerman was not reflected in the CMA nominations.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The government subsequently dropped its appeal of the magistrate judge’s decision to release Bryant pending his trial, according to a notice on the docket Tuesday evening.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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This leaves many users disillusioned with digital dating and pushes them toward reverse catfishing in pursuit of less performative connections.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Aside from fake dating, the novel is full of beloved, albeit cheesy, rom-com tropes.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In simple domains, best practices suffice.—
Thomas Lim,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Old routines no longer suffice, Libra.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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To satisfy this demand, Nebius will supply Microsoft with dedicated capacity from a new data center located in Vineland, New Jersey, starting later this year.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Other tasters agreed these anchovies had a meaty texture, which made each fillet a satisfying several bites.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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Julia was dressed in a chic oversized suit (her specialty) and heeled boots and a white striped tie, while Roberts wore a semi-sheer black gown with minimal jewelry.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
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During this year’s All-Star Weekend, Colson did a stand-up comedy routine, opening for Leslie Jones and Cedric the Entertainer; Brooks dressed her in an all-leather getup from designer Karl Kani, the same designer Dave Chappelle wore in his classic 1993 Just For Laughs set.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Unless otherwise noted, all stats are tailored to redraft, half-PPR, 1-QB leagues, and ADPs are via Fantasy Football Calculator.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Long existing in the shadow of bespoke, made-to-measure (or MTM) has been cast as the second-best option for those without the money—or the time—to enjoy tailoring’s ultimate expression.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
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Many of Joaquin's accusers decried his state-level plea deal with the California Attorney General's Office as too lenient.—
Luc Cohen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Elias Rodriguez, who chanted pro-Palestine slogans as he was arrested, was charged with their murder and has entered a not guilty plea.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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