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
Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
And Webb, rubbing his hands together, is best suited to use him.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
The snowball method is better suited for people who need an early win to gather momentum.
—Dan Avery, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Paired with easy ballet flats or sleek sneakers, the final look feels perfectly suited for brisk spring mornings—and whatever else the day may bring.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
Political instability, systemic injustice, and social anxiety have become defining features of modern life, and horror is uniquely suited to confront them.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
Dyslexia researchers say people with the condition are uniquely suited to leadership.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The vast majority of which is in California, because the climate is nearly uniquely suited for olive growth.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
It’s perfectly suited for expansion through spinoffs, sequels and prequels.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
For families The Marlton is best suited for adults.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
These sneakers are cushioned and intensely supportive, suited for anything from roadside jogging to gym reps, to heading out for a long, leisurely walk with a friend.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Some plants need a lot of sun, others are suited to a shade garden, and still others fall somewhere in between.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
The study suggests that having eight eyes may improve depth perception during stationary hunting, a strategy suited to an ambush predator waiting motionless beneath cover.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Three are large industrial structures, better suited for research and development activities.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Most Mars fans will be interested primarily in him performing his deep catalog of hits; these songs sound well-suited to slot in amongst his more classic material, but unlikely to become draws of their own.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
Shears come in many sizes and styles, so look for a pair that feels comfortable in your hand and is suited to the type of cutting you will be doing most.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
During those brainstorm sessions (mostly just an excuse for good friends to grab lunch), the idea that gained the most traction was dropping Cherish on Broadway to star in Chicago, a backdrop that would have been well suited to The Comeback’s brand of cringe comedy.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
And Webb, rubbing his hands together, is best suited to use him.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
The snowball method is better suited for people who need an early win to gather momentum.
—Dan Avery, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Paired with easy ballet flats or sleek sneakers, the final look feels perfectly suited for brisk spring mornings—and whatever else the day may bring.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
Political instability, systemic injustice, and social anxiety have become defining features of modern life, and horror is uniquely suited to confront them.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
Dyslexia researchers say people with the condition are uniquely suited to leadership.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The vast majority of which is in California, because the climate is nearly uniquely suited for olive growth.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
It’s perfectly suited for expansion through spinoffs, sequels and prequels.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
Bubble hems are still trending and well-suited for the younger crowd, as are ruffles, bold florals, polka dots and anything else that feels fresh for the new season.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
For families The Marlton is best suited for adults.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
These sneakers are cushioned and intensely supportive, suited for anything from roadside jogging to gym reps, to heading out for a long, leisurely walk with a friend.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Some plants need a lot of sun, others are suited to a shade garden, and still others fall somewhere in between.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
The study suggests that having eight eyes may improve depth perception during stationary hunting, a strategy suited to an ambush predator waiting motionless beneath cover.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
Three are large industrial structures, better suited for research and development activities.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Most Mars fans will be interested primarily in him performing his deep catalog of hits; these songs sound well-suited to slot in amongst his more classic material, but unlikely to become draws of their own.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
Shears come in many sizes and styles, so look for a pair that feels comfortable in your hand and is suited to the type of cutting you will be doing most.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suited
Adjective
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Best dressed women Jessie Buckley in Chanel Zee highlighted best actress winner Jessie Buckley's pink and red Chanel dress as a top choice from Sunday's festivities.—
GMA Team,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Taylor has been this season’s inarguable best dressed star.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Everybody was on their best behavior Monday night, with the possible exception of one crucial play, and the clutch shot-making of Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander more than sufficed as great theater.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 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
Verb
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The new, and more expensive, XDR model goes a bit further with mini-LED backlighting, better contrasting and dimming zones, and an improved 120Hz refresh rate (the standard edition is capped at 60Hz) — an update Apple gamers and HDR lovers should be pleased by.—
Shawn Chen,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The new, and more expensive, XDR model goes a bit further with mini-LED backlighting, better contrasting and dimming zones, and an improved 120Hz refresh rate (the standard edition is capped at 60Hz) — an update Apple gamers and HDR lovers should be pleased by.—
Shawn Chen,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Buckley, clad in an elegant red and pink strapless gown, accepted the accolade with a rousing speech, thanking her husband and the team behind the film, and gushing over the emotional complexity of motherhood.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Junior exuded an aura of rebellious elegance — clad in black with an Amiri bomber jacket, sunglasses and a long silver chain attached to his pants, and sipping on a red cup.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Top to bottom, consider using native plants which, hereditarily, are adapted to our climates and will more easily root.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Pleasure planets with scantily clad aliens were visited (multiple times).—
Matthew Razak,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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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
Verb
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The attack on the Michigan synagogue took place on the same day as a former Army National Guard member who served years in prison for attempting to aid the Islamic State group opened fire on a classroom at Old Dominion University in Virginia, killing one person and wounding two others.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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But that skepticism served as fuel for some Horned Frogs like leading scorer David Punch.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Meals are usually served with corn or flour tortillas warmed in a traditional Oaxacan clay oven alongside a flight of salsas made from the 12 different types of chili peppers grown on the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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By the time glacial ice from the era receded and temperatures warmed enough for the ectotherms, Ireland had broken off from the European continent and was inaccessible to roaming reptiles.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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