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
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
In the music video, a suited Chet sits on a bench with a box of chocolates, the band performs on a shrimp fishing boat named Jenny, and Tom joins Chet on the bench eyeing his son’s familiar outfit.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The best pairs strike a balance between performance and design, equally suited to keep you dry after spontaneous swims while also providing the right support.
—Lara Kramer, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Perhaps the solutions approach is not well suited for such complex issues.
—Karen McIntyre, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Lucas Bergvall has operated as a No 10 on a few occasions but looks more suited to a deeper role long-term.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The right-hander, who can be optioned to the minors, doesn’t have a profile well-suited for the bullpen, either.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Isaacman is well suited for leading the space agency during the rise of the commercial space industry, with its large potential profits and much lower launch costs because of reusable rockets.
—Thomas Black, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Isaacman is well suited for leading the space agency during the rise of the commercial space industry, with its large potential profits and much lower launch costs because of reusable rockets.
—Thomas Black, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
The Rampart represents a larger class suited for more capable uncrewed fighters, potentially aligning with programs such as the CCA initiative.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Complete peace and quiet might sound nice to the most intelligent person on the planet, but most people aren’t suited for an apocalypse.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
The Aegis Apparel Leather Bag feels especially suited for spring and summer trips thanks to its warm caramel hue, which adds a polished touch to any travel outfit.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Check with your local nursery for plants best suited for your area that don't mind being inundated with water for brief periods.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
The physics were right, but the designs were hard to sell, and the abundance of cheap fuel for most of the 20th century made aerodynamic efficiency optional in a way that suited automotive makers in Detroit just fine.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
For families While families are welcome—and larger accommodations like the George Suite can comfortably accommodate them (dogs included)—the Chloe is best suited to solo travelers, couples and culturally curious out-of-towners drawn to design, food, music history, and a strong sense of place.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
There are few musicians better suited to celebrate International Jazz Day than San Diego’s Allison Tucker Adams, who sings adeptly in six languages.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The combination of these features makes hypersonic weapons well-suited for engaging critical targets such as command centers, anti-aircraft systems, ships, and supply bases.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
In the music video, a suited Chet sits on a bench with a box of chocolates, the band performs on a shrimp fishing boat named Jenny, and Tom joins Chet on the bench eyeing his son’s familiar outfit.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The best pairs strike a balance between performance and design, equally suited to keep you dry after spontaneous swims while also providing the right support.
—Lara Kramer, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Perhaps the solutions approach is not well suited for such complex issues.
—Karen McIntyre, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Lucas Bergvall has operated as a No 10 on a few occasions but looks more suited to a deeper role long-term.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The right-hander, who can be optioned to the minors, doesn’t have a profile well-suited for the bullpen, either.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Isaacman is well suited for leading the space agency during the rise of the commercial space industry, with its large potential profits and much lower launch costs because of reusable rockets.
—Thomas Black, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Isaacman is well suited for leading the space agency during the rise of the commercial space industry, with its large potential profits and much lower launch costs because of reusable rockets.
—Thomas Black, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
The two-story barn is heated and has the capability for a workshop while the second floor is suited for recreation or a studio, the listing said.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
The Rampart represents a larger class suited for more capable uncrewed fighters, potentially aligning with programs such as the CCA initiative.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Complete peace and quiet might sound nice to the most intelligent person on the planet, but most people aren’t suited for an apocalypse.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
The Aegis Apparel Leather Bag feels especially suited for spring and summer trips thanks to its warm caramel hue, which adds a polished touch to any travel outfit.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Check with your local nursery for plants best suited for your area that don't mind being inundated with water for brief periods.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
The physics were right, but the designs were hard to sell, and the abundance of cheap fuel for most of the 20th century made aerodynamic efficiency optional in a way that suited automotive makers in Detroit just fine.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
For families While families are welcome—and larger accommodations like the George Suite can comfortably accommodate them (dogs included)—the Chloe is best suited to solo travelers, couples and culturally curious out-of-towners drawn to design, food, music history, and a strong sense of place.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
There are few musicians better suited to celebrate International Jazz Day than San Diego’s Allison Tucker Adams, who sings adeptly in six languages.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suited
Adjective
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Honeymooners and impeccably dressed Europeans in the latest Gucci and Versace can always be counted on in the rotation alongside multi-generational families on milestone trips and annual five-star holidays.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Janelle Monáe came dressed to impress at an album release party in New York City.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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What sufficed for drama down the stretch was whether May’s team would join Jerry Tarkanian’s 1990 UNLV juggernaut as only the second team to hit triple digits at the Final Four in the modern era.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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What sufficed for drama down the stretch was whether May’s team would join Jerry Tarkanian’s 1990 UNLV juggernaut as only the second team to hit triple digits at the Final Four in the modern era.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Again, Brunello was a man at ease in his surroundings, pleased to share the docufilm about his life and philosophies.—
Randee Dawn,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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A couple giggling teens popped on and off that scale recently, pleased, apparently, by the reading.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The couple, clad in Padres gear, took in Sunday’s 12-7 come-from-ahead loss from a suite above the field.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Law-enforcement officers, clad in helmets and flak jackets and wielding long guns, materialized on the stage.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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ReelShort has since adapted the story into a soccer romance in Spanish and a baseball drama in Japan.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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When selecting plants like beans, cucumbers, and tomatoes, look for determinate or bush-type plants—these varieties stay small and are well-adapted to containers.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But when Sam started posting generic photos of a beautiful, scantily clad woman on Instagram, he was dismayed to find that none of the content was hitting.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
22 Apr. 2026
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The star occasionally wanders back to the monitor to giggle with good-natured self-deprecation at his scantily clad spectacle.—
Sarah Rodman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His grandfather, Chris Heidenreich, was a naval officer, and his uncle, Chip Heidenreich, served as a corpsman with the Marines.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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According to his sister La Toya Jackson in her 2011 book Starting Over, the ranch served to recapture the typical childhood that the singer never got to live out.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Wait until the threat of frost has passed and the soil has warmed before planting because begonias don’t like cold soil.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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To reheat, place potatoes in a 400° oven or air fryer until warmed through, 5–10 minutes.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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