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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
This week, voters said Democrats were better suited than Republicans to manage the economy. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026 In this case, the fact that Marta wanted to surprise her mother also provided greater design freedom, resulting in a space that would be perfectly suited to its future resident. — Marilena Pitino, Architectural Digest, 2 Nov. 2026 Choosing an investment account that is better suited for a child’s future depends on each parent’s goals, said Kate Ashford, lead wealth writer at NerdWallet. — Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026 That could be the leader of the party that received the most votes -- Netanyahu -- or whoever leaders of the various parties believe is best suited. — Cara Anna, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026 That could be the leader of the party that received the most votes — Netanyahu — or whoever leaders of the various parties believe is best suited. — Cara Anna, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026 This Erdem design included some of those same suited elements spotlighted in Erivo’s look. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 But Idaho physicians told the Statesman that those exceptions often do not exist in practice — in large part because legal language is ill-suited to capture the complexities of medical care. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Oct. 2026 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
Verb
Alternately peacocking and vulnerable, Technology blends trance, ghettotech and world sounds to craft a soundscape beautifully suited for late nights – whether that means packed clubs or your bedroom alone at three in the morning. — Joe Lynch, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026 His background in economics, art history and design proved unexpectedly suited to the emergence of the modern creative director. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026 These additional accelerators speed up AI workloads, but are especially well-suited to image processing tasks, and are distinct from conventional game rendering. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026 So Farm learned to translate its distinct cultural identity into winter collections better suited to the lifestyles of customers who weren’t all beach-going Cariocas. — Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026 This arrangement combines a larger front wheel for negotiating uneven surfaces with smaller overall proportions suited to tighter riding environments. — New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026 Jetson estimates approximately 20 minutes of flight time per charge, making Astro better suited to short missions than extended patrols. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suited
Adjective
  • Below, see Vogue’s picks for the best dressed stars at the 2026 CFDA Awards, and be sure to vote for your favorite.
    — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
  • While his ex-wife, Reese Witherspoon, joined Phillippe in declining to post a spooky season outfit this year, their daughter, Ava, shared a photo to her Instagram stories of herself with two friends, all dressed as cats.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Nov. 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
  • Listyo previously served as national police chief after being appointed by then-President Joko Widodo in 2021.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026
  • While not a doctor, Xavier Becerra, who served as health secretary in the Biden administration, cruised in his race to become California governor.
    — Sarah Todd, STAT, 4 Nov. 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 7 Nov. 2026.

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