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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 clothed
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
Staff Author, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Genre-bending authors are often well-suited to making sense of the daily horrors and subtle corrosions.
—Mariella Rudi, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
For a longer-term solution, the city said residents can consider replacing turf or other high-water-use plants with drought-tolerant varieties that are better suited to Colorado’s climate.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
However, some evaluators believe the 20-year-old might be better suited to play guard.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
From the jetty at Setting Point, travelers will find small shops renting bicycles and scooters that feel suited to the island's flat landscape.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
On the other hand, tape-ins are often well suited for straight to wavy hair types, and keratin bonds are great for curly or straight hair, but both are best applied by a professional.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
While the standard rootstock pear trees often have a robust root system well-suited to windy areas, Fried notes that growth success can depend on other factors, such as soil quality, water availability, and overall care.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026
If Texas lawmakers chose to issue private casino licenses, outside tribes could compete, and some say nobody is better suited than the Oklahoma tribes, especially the Chickasaw and Choctaw.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The South Loop site is large enough not only to revive that pattern but also to advance it into a form suited to contemporary needs.
—Alicia Pederson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
So Much Cocaine What makes Goodfellas the perfect adaptation is its style, and how perfectly suited that style is to the content.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
The motorcycle is a companion and part of the identity of the rider who wears a uniform not suited for an office or any formal setting, but to take on nature handlebars first.
—Ricardo Torres, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Even if he were best suited for the interior three spots, that would be just fine for a Day 3 pick.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The inward-looking nature of the melancholy Dane — conflicted and cocooned in his thoughts, paralyzed by his own intelligence, while the world constantly reflects back to him his own psychological predicament — feels oddly suited for our solipsistic times.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
Designer Kate Ferguson of New Canaan’s Palomino Interiors calls it classic and well-suited for formal or casual spaces, indoors or out.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
Perhaps, some CEOs are better suited for turnarounds (which require a very specific skillset) and others for expansion.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
For many, the dream of living at the beach is tempered by downsides like crowds, seasonality, or a pace that’s best suited to a long weekend.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
Genre-bending authors are often well-suited to making sense of the daily horrors and subtle corrosions.
—Mariella Rudi, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
For a longer-term solution, the city said residents can consider replacing turf or other high-water-use plants with drought-tolerant varieties that are better suited to Colorado’s climate.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
However, some evaluators believe the 20-year-old might be better suited to play guard.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
From the jetty at Setting Point, travelers will find small shops renting bicycles and scooters that feel suited to the island's flat landscape.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
On the other hand, tape-ins are often well suited for straight to wavy hair types, and keratin bonds are great for curly or straight hair, but both are best applied by a professional.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
While the standard rootstock pear trees often have a robust root system well-suited to windy areas, Fried notes that growth success can depend on other factors, such as soil quality, water availability, and overall care.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026
If Texas lawmakers chose to issue private casino licenses, outside tribes could compete, and some say nobody is better suited than the Oklahoma tribes, especially the Chickasaw and Choctaw.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
Thankfully, Amazon is packed with stylish tops that are perfect for every spring occasion, including breezy blouses, airy knits suited for transitional weather, and soft, flattering tees that are easy to style and comfortable enough to wear all day.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The South Loop site is large enough not only to revive that pattern but also to advance it into a form suited to contemporary needs.
—Alicia Pederson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
So Much Cocaine What makes Goodfellas the perfect adaptation is its style, and how perfectly suited that style is to the content.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
The motorcycle is a companion and part of the identity of the rider who wears a uniform not suited for an office or any formal setting, but to take on nature handlebars first.
—Ricardo Torres, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Even if he were best suited for the interior three spots, that would be just fine for a Day 3 pick.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The inward-looking nature of the melancholy Dane — conflicted and cocooned in his thoughts, paralyzed by his own intelligence, while the world constantly reflects back to him his own psychological predicament — feels oddly suited for our solipsistic times.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
Designer Kate Ferguson of New Canaan’s Palomino Interiors calls it classic and well-suited for formal or casual spaces, indoors or out.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
Perhaps, some CEOs are better suited for turnarounds (which require a very specific skillset) and others for expansion.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suited
Adjective
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers bashed open the front door of Thao’s East Side home at gunpoint without a warrant, then led him outside half-dressed in freezing conditions.—
Mark Vancleave,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2026
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The neutral colorways are chic enough to feel dressed up and go with everything, and each pair arrives in a reusable cotton drawstring bag.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
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What sufficed for drama down the stretch was whether May’s team would join Jerry Tarkanian’s 1990 UNLV juggernaut as only the second team to hit triple digits at the Final Four in the modern era.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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What sufficed for drama down the stretch was whether May’s team would join Jerry Tarkanian’s 1990 UNLV juggernaut as only the second team to hit triple digits at the Final Four in the modern era.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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A couple giggling teens popped on and off that scale recently, pleased, apparently, by the reading.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The president was reportedly pleased by the news of his eldest son's plans to marry again.—
Linda Marx,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Bathrooms are big and feel extremely luxurious; clad in marble, with rain showers and big bathtubs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Elsewhere in the photoshoot, Hosk swam in a pool, clad in a white graphic T-shirt and black underwear.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And if investing in equipment isn’t an option, bodyweight exercises like squats, push-ups, lunges, crunches and planks engage multiple muscle groups and can be adapted for any fitness level.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Users share research, pictures, videos, drawings and memes from major school shootings — with Columbine the dominant obsession — and connect through a series of ever-changing hashtags, adapted to avoid content restrictions.—
Meena Duerson,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The star occasionally wanders back to the monitor to giggle with good-natured self-deprecation at his scantily clad spectacle.—
Sarah Rodman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Apr. 2026
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Under the guard of balaclava-wearing clad police, prosecutors unveiled the 2,500-year-old Cotofenesti helmet during a news conference in the eastern Dutch city of Assen.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Alfortish served more than two years in prison before returning, quite unreformed, to New Orleans.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The bite-size nuggets are topped with hot honey, Parmesan, and pickled peppers and served in a pool of creamy, salty stracciatella.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Grill until warmed through with char marks, turning once.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Other highlights include a living room warmed by a wood-burning fireplace, a dining space, and an eat-in kitchen with custom wood cabinetry, marble countertops, and Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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