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as in boyfriends
a man who courts a woman usually with the goal of marrying her
my sister finally married her suitor of six years on Sunday
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as in solicitors
one who asks earnestly for a favor or gift
the inventor had several suitors for his patent, but he wasn't interested in dealing with a big company
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Recent Examples of suitors
Fields was among his suitors, but but set a high bar, based on his experience recruiting South Africans.
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
In a letter to shareholders accompanying the fourth quarter and full-year financials, WBD vaguely reiterated the latest in the two-suitors, one-deal situation.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 Feb. 2026
But the existing relationships that potential suitors have with other agencies could create complications.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 25 Feb. 2026
City are open to permanent offers this summer, with two years left on Phillips’ contract come June, but due to suspension, his opportunity to prove himself to potential suitors is limited to three fewer games.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
But no portal player drew more attention — or more lucrative offers — than former Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman, the consensus best available receiver who picked the Longhorns over a long list of suitors that included finalists such as Alabama, Texas A&M and Texas Tech.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
There’s also logic in trying to find potential suitors for depth players to get some assets back in what might ultimately end up as a lost season amid a steady run of success should the Panthers slip in these first few games back and fall further out of contention.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
The company has fielded meetings with banks amid unsolicited interest from suitors, the people said.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Mina Sue’s fickle mid-season behavior also led to suitors Su-been and Seung-il losing interest.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
In a letter to shareholders accompanying the fourth quarter and full-year financials, WBD vaguely reiterated the latest in the two-suitors, one-deal situation.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 Feb. 2026
But the existing relationships that potential suitors have with other agencies could create complications.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 25 Feb. 2026
City are open to permanent offers this summer, with two years left on Phillips’ contract come June, but due to suspension, his opportunity to prove himself to potential suitors is limited to three fewer games.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
But no portal player drew more attention — or more lucrative offers — than former Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman, the consensus best available receiver who picked the Longhorns over a long list of suitors that included finalists such as Alabama, Texas A&M and Texas Tech.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
There’s also logic in trying to find potential suitors for depth players to get some assets back in what might ultimately end up as a lost season amid a steady run of success should the Panthers slip in these first few games back and fall further out of contention.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
The company has fielded meetings with banks amid unsolicited interest from suitors, the people said.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Mina Sue’s fickle mid-season behavior also led to suitors Su-been and Seung-il losing interest.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitors
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But there was still plenty for lovers of M/M — like Spangel (Spike/Angel), which took out the middlewoman and had the vampire boyfriends smooch each other.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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While struggling to avoid the lethal fate, Natalie is also forced to reckon with what exactly happened to her former boyfriends, and how each ended up dead.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
2 Feb. 2026
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Three generations served as solicitors on the state’s 14th Circuit, while maintaining a lucrative private law practice in Hampton County.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
23 Nov. 2025
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That clarification will take the form of a deposition, which is expected to take place in front of British solicitors in December or early 2026.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
23 Nov. 2025
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Senate Bill 223 would give petitioners more time to gather fewer signatures to refer school district opt-outs to a vote.—
Morgan Matzen,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
26 Feb. 2026
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However, petitioners and Castle Pines city councilors found the annexation eligible based on the flagpole annexation.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Hundreds of cocktail lovers will gather in Brooklyn on March 21 for the Bloody Mary Festival, now in its 13th year.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Fortunately for the legume lovers among us, peas grow surprisingly well indoors.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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In the old days beggars were drawn and quartered in that square.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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In Havana, beggars are ubiquitous.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Carney has transformed into a de facto spokesman for those middle powers, none of which want to turn into supplicants or get caught with their pants down between two superpowers, such as the United States and China, that are increasingly using coercion as a method of statecraft.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Even Putin, not known for sparing the blushes of supplicants, seems embarrassed on Erdogan’s behalf.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
22 Dec. 2025
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Post-workout or post-treatment options include a 66-foot indoor infinity pool, an outdoor sundeck, a sauna (steam for women, dry for men), and a public bath.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Dozens of men on board were killed or severely injured.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Suitors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitors. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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