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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
Jocasta and Ultron seem well suited for each other, though, and not just in a swipe-right kind of way. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026 The actress wore an ensemble from Conner Ives’ latest curation, a suited style with a cropped black jacket, maroon fabric at the waist and tapered trousers. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 For the figures, Hopper modeled himself for the two suited men using a full-length mirror, while Jo modeled for the auburn woman clad in burgundy. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026 In head-to-head matchups about who is better suited to be prime minister, Eisenkot has led Netanyahu by a steady margin. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026 Its technology is well suited for fast inference, giving it an opportunity to challenge Nvidia's GPUs. — Paul Meeks, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 There’s no childcare, and the tranquil spa and pool areas feel better suited to couples or quieter group stays. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 Local government may also provide a setting uniquely suited for women to engage in problem solving, as the opportunity to work toward resolving problems in their own communities may be more attractive to them. — Emma Schroeder, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026 Jill’s approach to being First Lady was to act as Joe’s lead messenger, and this suited Bernal, who had gained his knowledge of policy indirectly as a scheduler and advance man. — Azadeh Moaveni, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
No one device has to do everything; each plays the role it is best suited for, coordinated by a personal AI agent that understands the user’s context and acts only at the user’s direction. — IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 2026 The Pentagon's inspector general has declined to investigate disruptions of Starlink and Starshield in Ukraine, writing in a letter to lawmakers who had requested a probe that his office is not best suited to deliver answers. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026 Each client works with one specialist from enrollment through resolution, an arrangement suited to consumers who want a consistent point of contact throughout a multi-year program. — Lucy Jones, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026 Cantwell almost assuredly will be an eventual starter at tackle, a position that Miami now feels he’s best suited after experimenting with him at guard. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026 Personalized medicine already helps doctors match patients with drugs suited to their cancer’s unique biology. — Mike McRae 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026 The primary bedroom has a pair of closets and enough room for a dresser and side tables, whereas the spartan second bedroom is situated on the opposite end of the apartment and is best suited for a home office or a very small child’s room. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 26 Oct. 2026 Still, Collins’s talents seemed, initially, best suited to working behind the scenes. — Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 26 Oct. 2026 Thanks to their cloud-like cushioning, exceptional arch support, and reliable traction suited for any kind of fall activity, there’s an On Running sneaker for everyone and at every budget. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suited
Adjective
  • Julie Blazek of Batavia was hanging out with members of the Batavia Woman’s Club who were all dressed as witches and planning to dance later on stage at the Peg Bond Center during the event.
    — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • All dressed in the same plum two-piece set, their harmonies and coordinated dance moves honored Winehouse’s love of that era while breathing new life into the track.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Still, this particular ban didn’t need to go in the Constitution – a simple law would have sufficed or, better yet, allowing the CPW board to determine if these traps were too inhumane to allow.
    — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2026
  • 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
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
  • Most of the new towers remain concrete structures, but they’re now typically clad in glass, metal or masonry, and the frame — while expressed — is generally whipped up into a more interesting confection than Mies would have tolerated.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Find a companion clad in a Lee Union-all or Dickies coverall and Michael Myers mask to complete the look.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • That framework could be prioritized and adapted for emerging drugs rather than forcing each new threat through the ordinary timeline.
    — Dr. Shravani Durbhakula, Time, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Investigations will cover regions around the Yellow River, Yangtze River, and southern Lingnan, helping researchers understand how different ancestral groups developed and adapted.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • There was a procession to the church of white clad handmaidens (tärnor), star boys (stjärngossar) and gingerbread men (pepparkaksgubbar) with candle wreaths on the maidens’ heads – now battery powered rather than actual flames.
    — Natasha Langan, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Small, shy and clad head-to-claw in black, New Zealand’s karure, or black robin, has been crowned the country’s 2026 Bird of the Year.
    — Adam Pourahmadi, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Lowndes, who has served as Maitland’s mayor since 2021 and is set to resign Tuesday, said soaring costs for property insurance are a big part of the affordability problem in housing.
    — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Instead, the cursor task served as a test of the underlying control interface.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • When the surface of the comet is warmed by the sun, gas erupts outwards, carrying ice grains into the cloud of ice and dust surrounding the comet, its coma, and its tail, where JWST can detect them.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Thaw before reheating in a 250° oven until warmed through, about 1 hour.
    — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026

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“Suited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suited. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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