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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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as in pleased
to give satisfaction to
the location of our hotel suited us just fine
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of suited
Darryn King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Lopping pruners are best suited for material ½ inch or larger in diameter.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
There is not a better candidate suited for the Jets than Vrabel, as highlighted in my piece on Friday.
—Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Instead, get a vessel suited just for them.
—Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
Ashcroft thought Ratcliffe was suited for national leadership.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
There are many boutique firms suited to your company’s size.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Their children wore outfits suited to their personal styles.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
If the playoffs started today — and if Samberg were healthy — Winnipeg would probably be best suited by a Fleury-Miller third pair.
—Murat Ates, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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This has resulted in the Blackbird (a versatile square frame that pairs well with a variety of looks) and Good Night (an oversized frame best suited for bolder looks).
—Darryn King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Lopping pruners are best suited for material ½ inch or larger in diameter.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
There is not a better candidate suited for the Jets than Vrabel, as highlighted in my piece on Friday.
—Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Instead, get a vessel suited just for them.
—Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
Ashcroft thought Ratcliffe was suited for national leadership.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
There are many boutique firms suited to your company’s size.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Their children wore outfits suited to their personal styles.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
If the playoffs started today — and if Samberg were healthy — Winnipeg would probably be best suited by a Fleury-Miller third pair.
—Murat Ates, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suited
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That’s good, but cladding a phone whose raison d’etre is gorgeous, slim design seems less than ideal.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The grain of custom oak millwork is placed in contrasting directions on the kitchen cabinetry and the oversized panels cladding the breakfast nook wall around the custom sensuous banquette that is fabricated by Seventeen Second Design.—
Jessica Ritz,
Architectural Digest,
26 Mar. 2025
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This story is adapted by Guy Lancaster from the online Encyclopedia of Arkansas, a project of the Central Arkansas Library System.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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In 1982, Katt co-starred in the five-episode sitcom Herbie, the Love Bug, which was adapted from the 1968 Walt Disney film, The Love Bug.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Walker rushed for 864 yards and 10 touchdowns in the Big 10 and should be able to fit nicely in Cincinnati’s offense with Brendan Sorsby.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 May 2025
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In the present day, the planet's volume can fit 1,321 Earths.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
21 May 2025
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Shore likes to use Canadian bacon for recipes that call for subtle smoke, where the lean meat is rolled or layered with a richer substance like béchamel or hollandaise and gently warmed.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2024
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Water vapor helps trap heat and could also have warmed the planet.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Many were clad in stylish sneakers and sported neat braids.—
María Magdalena Arréllaga,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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While Swank rocked a red sweater with white cuffs, one of her 1-year-old twins stole the show, diaper-clad and completely mesmerized by the ornaments.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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In many African cultures, bone broths made with chicken, goat or beef bones are often served as healing soups, believed to nourish and rejuvenate the body.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
26 Dec. 2024
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Sauer also served as solicitor general of Missouri for six years and clerked for late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The 2024 bill adjusted that schedule so that the list began with an 85% valuation for vehicles that are up to a year old, lessening the impact on municipal budgets, which draw revenue from car taxes.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
10 Apr. 2025
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This umbrella can be easily adjusted to five heights and has 360-degree rotation.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The hole dubbed Magnolia in the club’s lexicon fits that description, especially after officials stretched the once-benign par-4 by 40 yards to 495 — and still a par-4.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
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For spring trips, Lane recommends packing clothes made with natural fabrics, and these 100 percent linen pants fit the bill.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Suited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suited. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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