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as in qualified
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
with only one suitable candidate it's not difficult to decide for whom to vote
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as in appropriate
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
I don't have anything suitable to wear to a bar mitzvah
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Recent Examples of suitable
But, other board members expressed a concern with dropping i-Ready without a suitable replacement identified.
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Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
There are also games in which a slender win and a slender defeat could be suitable for both parties.
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Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
My top summer dress finds span breezy maxi, comfy T-shirt, and classic wrap silhouettes that solve any outfit dilemma and are suitable for work, cookouts, parties, weddings, and more.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
In a direct combat sense, an attack submarine would usually be the more suitable platform because it is built to find and destroy targets.
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Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
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Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
There are also games in which a slender win and a slender defeat could be suitable for both parties.
—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
My top summer dress finds span breezy maxi, comfy T-shirt, and classic wrap silhouettes that solve any outfit dilemma and are suitable for work, cookouts, parties, weddings, and more.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
In a direct combat sense, an attack submarine would usually be the more suitable platform because it is built to find and destroy targets.
—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitable
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The proposal targets universities that, in the two most recent academic years, didn’t admit all academically qualified applicants.
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According to officials, Releford lied about his criminal history, education, and professional qualifications to become a judge, despite not having a nursing degree or being qualified to practice in Georgia.
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The foundation’s legal push centers on the idea that the recordings are part of the record reviewed during the special counsel probe into Biden’s handling of classified information, and therefore subject to disclosure with appropriate redactions.
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One serious obstacle to large-scale institutionalization of the unhoused is federal disability law that has long required home- or community-based services instead, when appropriate.
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Olivia Rodrigo’s graphic T-shirts, sheer dresses, and keen eye for spotting the season’s hottest best shoes and accessories make her one of the best, effortless styles around.
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Carr was viewed by NBA scouts as athletic with his 42½-inch vertical leap and as having a good jump shot.
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In Europe, older buildings can, however, make air-conditioner installation costly and complicated, often requiring lengthy wait times for fitting.
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This pick can support up to 400 pounds, has a breathable mesh backing, and packs down small, fitting into a convenient carrying bag when not in use.
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That window is shorter than most executives assume, as mental and physical declines often begin earlier than midlife, while the leader still feels fully capable and engaged.
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The lower the number, the brighter the object, with the human eye capable of spotting targets down to a magnitude of +6 from a dark sky location.
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While some of the wives wouldn’t bother coming to games every Sunday, Michel said, many of the children saw the Feeney fathers as proper heroes.
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Files, buffers, cuticle tools and even gel systems can last for months or years with proper care, which means the math tilts in favor of DIY after just a few uses.
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The humor came from watching competent people freeze, hedge and stop trying because the target kept moving.
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About a month ago, a psychologist found that McGuire was competent.
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Wear it loose or half-tucked to create a more fitted look on your frame.
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Some noted that the silhouette is a bit boxy and can run large, so consider sizing down for a more fitted look.
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“Suitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitable. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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