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suited

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verb

past tense of suit
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as in sufficed
to be fitting or proper no, a second-floor room won't suit if there's no elevator, since one of us has a disability

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of suited
Adjective
That kind of structure is better suited to climate and conservation challenges that will outlast any single budget cycle. — Marcene Mitchell, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026 With its three-quarter sleeves and boat neckline, Hadid’s version felt particularly well suited to these strange in-between September days, a cream suede jacket thrown over her bag just in case. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026 The new location gives us the opportunity to continue growing in a setting that is better suited for what The Whirling Tiger has become. — Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Sep. 2026 One week in, and the Bills may have some growing pains with this group, though Bishop seems well suited to the scheme and should have far better days. — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Harry Hamlin, Rinna’s husband of nearly 30 years, also brought dimension to his suited look with oversize proportions. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 Smaller regions are also making their case; leaders of mountainous Gunma prefecture, located a short train ride from Tokyo, say they are best suited to keep the government running in the event of a tsunami. — Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Sep. 2026 The thin strap leaves the heel exposed, giving the shoes an airy feel that’s especially suited to those in-between-season days. — Grace Scollo, InStyle, 12 Sep. 2026 Most rooms are best suited to two people, although some can accommodate up to two adults and one child. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Verb
Omnitrix toys that have light projectors, come with discs or feature small parts are probably better suited for older kids. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 Small enough to be better suited to a smaller screen — why this is not a streaming-service miniseries is anyone’s guess, especially given Netflix is a production partner. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026 Hybrid systems combine quantum processors with conventional computers, assigning different parts of a workload to the hardware best suited to perform them. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026 Temperate Carnivorous Plants Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) and North American pitcher plants (Sarracenia) are quite unique thanks to their bug-eating habits, but these carnivorous plants are poorly suited to indoor life. — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026 For families The property is perfectly suited for child-free vacations, but is far from an adult-only retreat. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026 The Series 12 has the same dust rating, but is water resistant to a lesser depth of 164 feet, and isn’t suited for scuba diving, high-velocity water sports, or extreme environmental conditions. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026 General Atomics Based on previous General Atomics drones, the Wildfire is designed to have greater capabilities and performance than aircraft like the Reaper, while being better suited for mass production at lower costs. — New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026 Because of these challenges, employers risk missing out on qualified applicants who simply aren't well-suited to AI interviews, according to Kibben. — Sophie Caldwell juhohn Lee, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suited
Adjective
  • Consider guests well-dressed for the newer casual dress code, which can mean designer jeans at dinner.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Below, Phil Oh photographs the best dressed guests at the spring 2027 shows in London.
    — Phil Oh, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • For players 20 and older, a full season in the AHL sufficed to accrue a professional season.
    — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For most, this would have sufficed for nautical recreation.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • After a multi-year hiatus from the show, Burgess pleased the judges with her first routine with Cameron.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The manner in which Marcos Llorente’s opener for Atletico transpired would not have pleased Andoni Iraola, even if the Spaniard needs time for his team to understand his out-of-possession demands.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Larsson tapped her go-to footwear designer, PC Footwear, for her set, clad in a pair of custom metallic pink buckle boots.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The exterior is clad in glass and limestone that reflects the predominant materials on Northwestern’s nearby campus.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The formal rooms have also been adapted to contemporary life.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Season 1 was adapted by Sarah Quintrell, who has also written the three-part special based on new storylines by Hadlow.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Dozens of Eckhaus Latta–clad, Tabi-toed aspiring downtown cool kids were lined up around the block to attend a poetry reading at the menswear store, headlined by writer Victoria Rose.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 23 June 2026
  • Playing for a state title in front of thousands of fans, many of the clad in red, was a fitting end.
    — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • The nephew of late music star Dolly Parton who served as her longtime head of security confirms he was fired after her death, and said a restraining order has been requested against him by the corporation that runs Parton's entertainment empire.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Hafoka has served on the organization’s board since 2000, when it was founded by her mother, Catherine ‘Ofa Mann.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • More recently, as the planet has warmed and wildfires have raged, the wisdom of these ancient ways has become more evident.
    — Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Reheat, covered, in a 325° oven until warmed through, 30–45 minutes.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026

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