as in dressed
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as in pleased
to give satisfaction to
the location of our hotel suited us just fine
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as in clothed
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 adapted
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 suited
Marcus Dorsey, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Layered with the reliable cardigan and white tee, the look feels equally suited for a day of sightseeing in Europe or a casual office setting.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Their two best players – LeBron James and Luka Dončić – would be best suited to guarding power forwards, even though James is a nominal small forward and Dončić a nominal point guard.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
While some are more suited for warmer months and provide cooling relief, others are better for cold weather.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Those complaints have fueled broader criticism that the facility’s infrastructure may be ill-suited to protect against sudden weather shifts.
—Garrett Shanley Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
Even if the Red Sox don’t add any more infielders, the club is still well stocked with MLB-caliber utility players who are better suited for a bench role than Romero at this point in his career.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
What about the Twin Cities makes its residents uniquely suited to meeting this moment?
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Boquete’s medical clinics are well suited for routine appointments, minor injuries, basic emergency care, stitches, and other non-complex medical needs.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
There are multiple reasons Flossmoor is well-suited for film productions, Nelson said.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Adapted State Thermal High-rise Joggers Joggers are one of the most popular travel pant styles (for good reason), and the Adapted State Thermal High-rise Joggers are especially well-suited for winter travel thanks to the sweat-wicking material designed to keep you extra warm.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Armed with a fastball that can soar above 100 mph, the 6-7, 248-pound fireballer can be a bit erratic and may be best suited for the bullpen long-term.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Might ownership feel the team would be better suited with Brzezinski in his previous role and an experienced and trusted evaluator working alongside him and coach Kevin O’Connell?
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
It’s best suited for evening wear, and date nights.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
But those squishier methods might be better suited for an era when the power dynamic isn’t tilted so heavily in bosses’ favor.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
This sweatsuit — consisting of wide-leg pants and a crewneck pullover — has a similar silhouette to Longoria’s outfit, but is made of a soft and stretchy material that’s well-suited for long days of flying or driving.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Developers argue the dense housing — and the cars that would come with it — are better suited there than in a part of the city where a new road would need to be built.
—Marcus Dorsey, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Layered with the reliable cardigan and white tee, the look feels equally suited for a day of sightseeing in Europe or a casual office setting.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Their two best players – LeBron James and Luka Dončić – would be best suited to guarding power forwards, even though James is a nominal small forward and Dončić a nominal point guard.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
While some are more suited for warmer months and provide cooling relief, others are better for cold weather.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
Those complaints have fueled broader criticism that the facility’s infrastructure may be ill-suited to protect against sudden weather shifts.
—Garrett Shanley Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
Even if the Red Sox don’t add any more infielders, the club is still well stocked with MLB-caliber utility players who are better suited for a bench role than Romero at this point in his career.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
What about the Twin Cities makes its residents uniquely suited to meeting this moment?
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Boquete’s medical clinics are well suited for routine appointments, minor injuries, basic emergency care, stitches, and other non-complex medical needs.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
If one robot cannot complete a task, KinetIQ can reassign the job to another platform better suited for the situation.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
There are multiple reasons Flossmoor is well-suited for film productions, Nelson said.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Adapted State Thermal High-rise Joggers Joggers are one of the most popular travel pant styles (for good reason), and the Adapted State Thermal High-rise Joggers are especially well-suited for winter travel thanks to the sweat-wicking material designed to keep you extra warm.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Armed with a fastball that can soar above 100 mph, the 6-7, 248-pound fireballer can be a bit erratic and may be best suited for the bullpen long-term.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Might ownership feel the team would be better suited with Brzezinski in his previous role and an experienced and trusted evaluator working alongside him and coach Kevin O’Connell?
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
It’s best suited for evening wear, and date nights.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
But those squishier methods might be better suited for an era when the power dynamic isn’t tilted so heavily in bosses’ favor.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
This sweatsuit — consisting of wide-leg pants and a crewneck pullover — has a similar silhouette to Longoria’s outfit, but is made of a soft and stretchy material that’s well-suited for long days of flying or driving.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suited
Adjective
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The warmly dressed crowd cheered when passing cars honked during the rush-hour event.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
31 Jan. 2026
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Enthusiastic applause welcomed Young to the stage, who arrived dressed in David Byrne-style pants and an oversized Vaquera belt.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2026
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Pointing out that Jeanty has recorded 6, 8 and 6 receptions in his last three games would have probably sufficed at the case for this prop bet.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Dec. 2025
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While there has been a boom in development, demand hasn’t sufficed to fill them.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
25 Nov. 2025
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Kennedy’s concern with productivity would have pleased Charles Davenport, a powerful leader of 20th-century American eugenics.—
Sarah DiGregorio,
Vanity Fair,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Monarchs gave JSerra little opportunity to make an offensive threat, and that pleased Mater Dei coach Sean Ganey.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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On Thursday morning, clad in his pajamas, Garcia, 55, shot both his sister and mother in back bedrooms inside the first-floor apartment before turning the gun on himself and taking his own life.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Cruz, wearing a Santa hat, shimmied behind a boogieing Victoria, 51, clad in a form-fitting grey dress.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The company was born when a blacksmith named John Deere invented an early self-scouring steel plow adapted especially for the Midwest’s dense, clay-heavy soil.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The beloved sitcom, adapted by Norman Lear from the British series Steptoe and Son, ran for six seasons on NBC from 1972 to ’77.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Today, this sophisticated, cosmopolitan center is not just for the sporty, Gore-tex clad crowd.—
Vivian Chung,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Feb. 2026
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Movies, Lego sets, theme parks — all of these are just part of his overall-clad empire.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Before the war, Rafah served as Gaza’s primary passage to the outside world.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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For decades, the concrete building known for its Brutalist design has served as a trusty backdrop for public rallies, political protests and spirited demonstrations.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Your 5th House of Inspiration is warmed by the Moon’s trine with advanced Uranus, which is presently in your sign.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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Remote monitoring of the process allows for unsupervised usage, and is made possible via an app that's programmed to display real-time temperatures and to send completion alerts when the meal is fully warmed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Suited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suited. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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