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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
The compact size of this nandina is also well suited to containers. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025 Temperature and Humidity Japanese maple trees will grow in a variety of climates, but some cultivars are better suited to a particular region than others. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025 New York Times bestselling author Andy Weir seems to have a certain knack for writing page-turning, humanistic science fiction stories that are perfectly suited for being turned into Hollywood blockbusters. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025 While intended for daily training, runners have also found the shoe is well suited to tempo and long runs. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025 Meanwhile, food aboard the International Space Station and the Tiangong leaves much to be desired, with the menus reading like something more suited to iron rations for a Round Britain yacht race than a decent meal. New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025 Its warm and spicy aroma is layerable, genderless, and well-suited for all seasons, and its travel-friendly size is easy to pop in a purse or pocket while on the go. Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025 Ahead,I’ve gathered 15 gorgeous knee-high boots that are perfectly suited for those with wider calves, with some styles sized to fit calves beyond 18 inches wide. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025 Using restrained color palettes, natural materials, and touches of drama, Lind and her team at her eponymous firm bring out their clients’ unique personal styles to create homes perfectly suited to their lives. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
Published in Advanced Functional Materials, the work demonstrates that the coatings are functional, robust, and suited to long-term outdoor deployment. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025 Its mock neck silhouette and polished buttons look similar to the singer’s outfit topper, while its roomy design is well-suited for layering over thicker tops, like sweatshirts and sweaters. Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025 VistaVision, a widescreen film format renowned for producing sharp images suited for the big screen, is making a comeback due to recent successes like The Brutalist (2024) and One Battle After Another (2025). Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025 His keen playful writing combines magical realism, genre-busting humor, literary zip—and there are few people better suited to adapting Wilder than Ethan Lipton. Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025 The 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid is best-suited for drivers who want to regularly save money on gas and experience some of the benefits of electric vehicle ownership without committing to a fully-electric vehicle. Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025 Hoka is bringing a new collaborator into the fold for a capsule of sneakers well-suited for winter. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025 Family platters, which are suited for gathering for family and friends, businesses and events, are also available. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025 PepsiCo is experimenting with new flavors suited to regional tastes and is conducting research at a new facility in Riyadh. Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suited
Adjective
  • We were all dressed in black raincoats.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
  • The two were impeccably dressed as Gomez and Morticia Addams, which is a canonically Gay couple costume choice — Lakshmi, as Morticia, was holding scissors in one of the posts, for crying out loud.
    James Factora, Them., 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Soon, though, Shahn began to doubt whether such pleasant, inoffensive paintings sufficed.
    Nicole Rudick, The New York Review of Books, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Face-to-face sales are needed where online contracts once sufficed.
    Alla Adam, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • However, a portion of their fanbase likely isn't all that pleased that the organization seems to be essentially giving up on any hopes of turning things around this season by making these moves.
    Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
  • That was a game that, upon reflection, disappointed us with the result but extremely pleased us with the performance.
    Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The equipment was put to use in an overnight raid in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood, when agents clad in tactical gear rappelled from a Black Hawk helicopter and burst through the windows of an apartment building to pull families from their homes.
    Andy Rose 19 hr ago, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
  • The rooms tout a contemporary Southwestern aesthetic, clad in terra-cotta orange with wood floors, while the 1,500-square-foot cottages feature two bedrooms, living rooms, and full kitchens and dining areas.
    Matt Kirouac, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Atlas toward pushing control boundaries and Optimus toward integration with production-line economics and perception stacks adapted from autonomous driving.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Then, the whole culture completely adapted to the horse.
    Matt Alderton, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Movies, Lego sets, theme parks — all of these are just part of his overall-clad empire.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions once again after beating the Edmonton Oilers, 5-1, on home ice in Sunrise on Tuesday night before a delirious crowd of red-and-white clad fans.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • According to the explanation on the museum’s website, the use of poppies has its origins in a poem that was penned by a Canadian physician who had served as a field surgeon in Belgium during the Great War.
    Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025
  • Tatum initially visited the cemetery in an attempt to locate the grave of Florence Marie Rawls, an Army veteran who served in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Batallion during World War 2.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through, or microwave in short bursts, stirring occasionally.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
  • The air is scented with the aroma of pitch pines warmed by the low sun.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025

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