1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in pleased
to give satisfaction to
the location of our hotel suited us just fine
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in clad
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
went to the party suited in a strange getup that he'd picked out himself
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in adapted
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
a bohemian by nature, she would have to suit her behavior to the corporate culture
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in dressed
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of suited
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
The video then cut to Uncle Bob, who was wielding a massive telephoto lens that looks better suited for wildlife photography.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
On paper, the two seemed well-suited.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
Clooney hasn’t been this dialed into a performance in over a decade, and the part could not be better suited to him.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
If the weather’s not quite suited for alfresco hangs, a subterranean level has an indoor pool, plus a sauna for relaxing your weary muscles.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
My experience in human resources, management, and communications will prove to be well suited to address The City of Concord’s future growth, economic development, and communication.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Although meditation might seem ill suited to a man who couldn’t sit still, the austerity of Zen appealed to him, as did its emphasis on knowing, and thus mastering, the mind.
—Maggie Doherty, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Hardaway seems best suited to share most of his minutes with Jokic and benefit from the resulting open 3-point looks, while Murray’s ball-in-hand burst and authority are qualities the second unit needs.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
While vinegar is safe for most types of glass, there are a few glass surfaces not suited for this natural cleaner.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Its lighter, more delicate texture is best suited to baking, poaching, or searing.
—Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025
She was born in Egypt but raised in Morocco, the United States, and England, the latter of which never suited her.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
But the Gripen-E is considered by experts to be well-suited to operating conditions in Ukraine.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Most vacuums are fit for the job with an attachment suited for getting into small crevices.
—Krystal Nurse, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
State leaders can provide clearer guidance on where storage projects are best suited and, through the Department of Energy Resources, offer a model bylaw that cities and towns can adopt or adapt to ensure projects meet local standards.
—Erin Smith, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
The new system combines lessons from these programs into a lighter, more flexible package suited for mobile formations.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
Members of Spain’s royal family opted for suited attire, with Queen Letizia in a gray double-breasted look and daughters Leonor, Princess of Asturias, in navy and Infanta Sofía of Spain in vibrant red.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
The video then cut to Uncle Bob, who was wielding a massive telephoto lens that looks better suited for wildlife photography.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
On paper, the two seemed well-suited.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
Clooney hasn’t been this dialed into a performance in over a decade, and the part could not be better suited to him.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
If the weather’s not quite suited for alfresco hangs, a subterranean level has an indoor pool, plus a sauna for relaxing your weary muscles.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
My experience in human resources, management, and communications will prove to be well suited to address The City of Concord’s future growth, economic development, and communication.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Although meditation might seem ill suited to a man who couldn’t sit still, the austerity of Zen appealed to him, as did its emphasis on knowing, and thus mastering, the mind.
—Maggie Doherty, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Hardaway seems best suited to share most of his minutes with Jokic and benefit from the resulting open 3-point looks, while Murray’s ball-in-hand burst and authority are qualities the second unit needs.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
On one hand, it’s made refreshing with lime juice, and is totally suited for backyard barbecue sipping.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
While vinegar is safe for most types of glass, there are a few glass surfaces not suited for this natural cleaner.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Its lighter, more delicate texture is best suited to baking, poaching, or searing.
—Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025
She was born in Egypt but raised in Morocco, the United States, and England, the latter of which never suited her.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
But the Gripen-E is considered by experts to be well-suited to operating conditions in Ukraine.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Most vacuums are fit for the job with an attachment suited for getting into small crevices.
—Krystal Nurse, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
State leaders can provide clearer guidance on where storage projects are best suited and, through the Department of Energy Resources, offer a model bylaw that cities and towns can adopt or adapt to ensure projects meet local standards.
—Erin Smith, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
The new system combines lessons from these programs into a lighter, more flexible package suited for mobile formations.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suited
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
-
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
-
But Moyes will be pleased by the impact made by his substitutes against Palace, Alcaraz chief among them.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
On Floors, Walls, and Ceiling Famed interior designer Emily Henderson went all-in on warm oak for her brother’s home project, cladding the floors, walls, and ceiling a gorgeous oak wood plank.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
-
These approvals would enable architects and developers to use SUPERWOOD as cladding on taller buildings.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Hoover, a BookTok mega-phenomenon whose novels have dominated the New York Times best-seller list, has several books in the process of being adapted.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
-
Now living on their acreage in Oregon’s wine country, Beverly has adapted to her new surroundings.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
This training will be in water so come dressed to get wet.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
-
Players are rushing to get showered, dressed, fed and present with family members who traveled for the game, all before being chauffeured away in the bus to the team plane.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The only player fitting the indictment’s description is Anthony Davis.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
-
When the shark measuring about 10 feet didn’t fit through the door, Mucerino and Burress got a bite of inspiration.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
For best results, reheat in the oven at 325°F until warmed through and the puff pastry is crisp again.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
-
Pettis said as climate change has warmed ocean waters, the whales have moved into new locations to follow their food sources.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The same camaraderie could also be shared and enjoyed while fully clothed.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
-
When our dissatisfaction came adorably clothed in rumpled flannels and baggy jeans?—
Nora Dahlia,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Suited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suited. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share