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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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Recent Examples of suited
Adjective
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 In some respects, that’s meant scaling back, with the company producing fewer shows that are nevertheless more suited for the global market. Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 The future of industrial automation is therefore not about AI replacing process control, but about each technology doing the job it is best suited to. Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Perhaps to fully engage with such an event requires the same combination of gifts — being both novelist and journalist — that made Grossman so suited to reporting on Treblinka. Nick Holdstock, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
Expanding research into layered magnetic materials could reveal other combinations suited to opto-magnonic devices. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 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 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 Retiring in Europe is an appealing prospect for many Americans, with benefits such as excellent healthcare, rich cultures to explore and a pace of life often better suited to retirement. Shane Clark, Forbes.com, 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 Cleansers, toners and moisturizers are better suited for widespread application. Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026 Conceived from the start as a film of five to 20 minutes, the project suited a director who has never been drawn to sprawl. Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 For the occasion, Clooney opted for an elegant and polished look that was suited to the Venetian setting. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suited
Adjective
  • That little Mary Jane strap that somehow makes a sneaker feel instantly more dressed up.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Here, see all of the red carpet looks from the 2026 Emmys, and check out our best dressed list from the ceremony.
    Vogue, Vogue, 15 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
  • 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
  • Not every decision pleased every constituency, but his steady leadership showed that justice can evolve without compromising safety.
    Maha Elgenaidi, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • City chic couples clad in James Perse T-shirts and Tkees slides, golfers donning Titleist visors, business execs, and island-hopping world travelers can be spotted here.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Her characters appears to startle Jeanie in one photo, clad in a chic black and gold ensemble.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Chiefs haven’t adapted as defenses have trended toward two deep safeties and light boxes.
    Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Before Iamaleava took that hit, Chesney already had adapted to the loss of starting receiver Landon Ellis, who went down early in the third quarter.
    Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 6 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 court had unsealed an arrest warrant for Ronald Marapon dela Rosa, who served as national police chief under Duterte.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • After Abrahamson was accused in 2003 of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from an ex-girlfriend and her friends in a fake investment scheme, he was found guilty of violating his probation and served about seven years in state prison.
    Kevin Fixler September 16, Idaho Statesman, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • All are warmed on bread that has been hand-buttered and grilled.
    Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 11 Sep. 2026
  • But the room is warmed considerably by servers who are happy to tell you about their favorite local hiking trail or ski run.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

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“Suited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suited. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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