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as in lawsuits
a court case for enforcing a right or claim
filed a suit against the company that had manufactured the faulty heater, claiming they were responsible for the fire
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as in appeals
an earnest request
O Lord of Heaven, hear our humble suit
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as in pleases
to give satisfaction to
the location of our hotel suited us just fine
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as in clothes
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 tailors
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 suits
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
The historical setting suits the filmmaker’s penchant for patience and precision, and its confounding intrigue keeps with his love of complex mind games.
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
2 July 2026
The mile and a quarter distance also looks to benefit Hit Show as the further the better suits his style.
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Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Beyond the fuel depot suits, Fisher Island Club has been involved in extensive litigation in recent years.
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Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Diana took William and Harry on a ski trip to Lech, Austria, in April 1991, and the trio popped in colorful suits on their way up the slopes.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
These types of suits, such as this one brought by the Republican National Committee, plainly intend to promote voter suppression.
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John E. Jones Iii,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
Her attorneys argued that the fee award would help to deter frivolous and retaliatory suits against accusers in the future.
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Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
30 June 2026
The prime central location was taken by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, with its display of rockets and suits worn on spacewalks.
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Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
30 June 2026
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
That suits floating-rate lenders, who earn more when rates stay up, and squeezes any borrower trying to refinance into those rates.
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Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Featuring a slim, bucket seat and metal legs, the design suits a number of styles, from industrial to farmhouse.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
There are several versions of the Amazon Fire TV Stick, so be sure to choose the one that suits you (especially when there's so little price difference between them at the moment).
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Tantse Walter,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
Its midi length suits a wide range of occasions, and its flutter-style cap sleeves and flared A-line skirt add eye-catching volume.
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Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Practical style and smart storage Available in multiple color options, the COOLIFE set allows travelers to choose a look that suits their personal style while also making luggage easier to identify at baggage claim.
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New Atlas,
22 June 2026
In an Outsite survey, 60% of participants reported having a home base, suggesting the model also suits frequent work travelers and people with flexible schedules who want structure and community without a long-term lease.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
If poor flowering persists year after year, consider planting a different variety of tomatoes that better suits your climate.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Noun
Chanel has acquired Charvet, the Parisian shirtmaker known for bespoke shirts, suits and accessories, the house announced on Thursday.
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Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
The historical setting suits the filmmaker’s penchant for patience and precision, and its confounding intrigue keeps with his love of complex mind games.
—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
2 July 2026
The mile and a quarter distance also looks to benefit Hit Show as the further the better suits his style.
—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Beyond the fuel depot suits, Fisher Island Club has been involved in extensive litigation in recent years.
—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Diana took William and Harry on a ski trip to Lech, Austria, in April 1991, and the trio popped in colorful suits on their way up the slopes.
—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
These types of suits, such as this one brought by the Republican National Committee, plainly intend to promote voter suppression.
—
John E. Jones Iii,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
Her attorneys argued that the fee award would help to deter frivolous and retaliatory suits against accusers in the future.
—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
30 June 2026
The prime central location was taken by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, with its display of rockets and suits worn on spacewalks.
—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
30 June 2026
Verb
Rent a cabin that suits your group, then go kayaking or paddleboarding, or take a water sports class with Big Bear Watersports School on the lake.
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Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
That suits floating-rate lenders, who earn more when rates stay up, and squeezes any borrower trying to refinance into those rates.
—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Featuring a slim, bucket seat and metal legs, the design suits a number of styles, from industrial to farmhouse.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
There are several versions of the Amazon Fire TV Stick, so be sure to choose the one that suits you (especially when there's so little price difference between them at the moment).
—
Tantse Walter,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
Its midi length suits a wide range of occasions, and its flutter-style cap sleeves and flared A-line skirt add eye-catching volume.
—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Practical style and smart storage Available in multiple color options, the COOLIFE set allows travelers to choose a look that suits their personal style while also making luggage easier to identify at baggage claim.
—
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
In an Outsite survey, 60% of participants reported having a home base, suggesting the model also suits frequent work travelers and people with flexible schedules who want structure and community without a long-term lease.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
If poor flowering persists year after year, consider planting a different variety of tomatoes that better suits your climate.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suits
Noun
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Instead of celebrating innovation, the movie unfolds through lawsuits and broken friendships.
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On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closing of Alligator Alcatraz, the highly controversial immigration detention center that was the subject of numerous lawsuits as well as allegations of abuse.
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The court may also issue decisions about emergency appeals over the next three months.
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However, users can still place wagers on prediction markets as the case moves through the appeals process.
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But why buy brand new items when an old pillowcase suffices?
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That rationale for military power no longer suffices.
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Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.
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For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.
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Dior dresses the players for every official appearance—not as a sponsorship decoration but as a statement of aesthetic register.
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Honestly, Suzie has been a caricature of a demanding boss straight from some sort of rom-com situation, but Paula finally dresses her down here and the scene is delightful.
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However, Craft House tailors its builds to suit owners' needs and there are lots of options available, including customizing its layout, selecting the building materials used, and even choosing full off-grid operation.
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While it may always be most readily associated with Wall Street antagonist Gordon Gekko—who Flusser famously outfitted—the business also tailors for women.
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As a result of the no contest pleas, the murder and the child abuse charges were dropped.
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Online federal court documents Monday did not show whether Falkner or Rincker have entered pleas.
Verb
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Owners discovered that a small flock fits neatly into a suburban routine and pays back in eggs, entertainment and a sense of self-sufficiency.
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The funding freeze fits a broader crackdown in safety-net programs, with similar actions in Hawaii, Minnesota and California that critics describe as election-year theater masking deeper Medicaid cuts.
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