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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
For a state facing persistent challenges from drought, heat and limited water, researchers hope one of the world's most valuable spices could offer Colorado farmers a new opportunity—one uniquely suited to the state's climate. Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 Maps of the Earth’s gravity fields are more widely available and more suited for maritime vessels for technical reasons. Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 Physicists asking these questions have recently focused on an even more abstract space that seems especially well suited for their purposes. Quanta Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 In addition, some patients have sensitivities or even allergies to metal, and are better suited to clear aligners, as even metal-free ceramic braces have some metal in the wires. Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 But that kind of chip is best-suited to smaller models, Ho said. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026 Eisenkot also led Netanyahu 47% to 34% when respondents were asked who was better suited to serve as prime minister. Deborah Danan, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 These tried-and-true container plants are well suited to shady spots and deliver color without demanding too much attention. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2026 The best moments from Michael Carrick’s side in the first half were deep crosses to wide men Patrick Dorgu and Bryan Mbeumo — with a defensive overload and height advantage, these suited Hull. Liam Tharme, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
The system also changed the timing and coordination of its legs, producing a more wave-like walking pattern suited to uneven surfaces. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 That makes this plan better suited to multiple streamlined sites rather than storage-heavy projects. Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 Eclipses, which used to be thought of as magic or even witchcraft, depending on what suited them at the moment, are now understood to be just a function of the Earth's alignment with the sun and moon. Ron Smiley, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 But the adjustable sports seats are better suited for extended stints at the wheel. Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026 Lucas said Bough, who has represented the 6th District at-large since 2019, is suited for the job because of her background as an attorney practicing real estate and development law in Kansas City. Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 As another city on the margins of America, a place caught between commercialism and conceptualism, there are perhaps few artists better suited to Miami than Baldessari. Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 Palm trees are especially suited to accommodating the vining growth of both dragon fruit and passion fruit. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2026 Before being drafted, teams generally believed Hunter was better suited to be a full-time corner and part-time wideout in the NFL, though the Jags saw it the other way. Jeff Howe, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suited
Adjective
  • Find fashion and shoe-style inspiration from last year’s celebrity attendees below, when Emily Ratajkowski, Queen Latifah, Simone Ashley and more dressed up for the tournament.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The young partier who witnessed the shooting from a passing car appears on the stand as a modestly dressed, middle-aged woman.
    Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 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
  • Alicent will not be pleased by the death of her innocent daughter.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Jim was, however, pleased to see that Citi thinks Azure is doing well.
    Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • The television personality was clad in a vampy all-burgundy ensemble that was playfully textural.
    Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The resulting low-slung structure is clad in understated materials, with a sloping bronze-colored roof, stone chimney, expansive glazing, and teak siding.
    David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Basically, this small insect appeared to preserve a transitional stage as its lineage gradually adapted from aquatic life to living on land.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The suffix has since been adapted in multiple health and wellbeing spaces.
    Jennifer Donnelly, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 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
  • Moody, who served as Florida’s attorney general when the settlement was approved, struck a more reserved note, appearing to distance herself from the investigation.
    Liv Caputo, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • If inmates served jail time and posted bond, staff were instructed to contact immigration officials, the newspaper reported.
    Rachel Spacek, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of broth until warmed through, or microwave in 1-minute increments, stirring after each, until warmed through.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • And the glow of the eight-game winning streak has warmed the hearts of many Royals fans who had given up on the team.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

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“Suited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suited. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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