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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
Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
If Axiom Space’s work encounters further delays, the report warns, both types of suits are likely to be available no earlier than 2031.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 20 Apr. 2026
The San Antonio Spurs made quite the fashion statement on Sunday, April 19, when arriving to Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, rolling up to their home Frost Bank Center in matching suits for the eventual 111-98 win.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Jones and his company filed for bankruptcy amid defamation suits the families of victims in the Sandy Hook mass shooting in Connecticut filed against him.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The lid rotates to open or seal, and the bulbous silhouette suits a bevy of different design aesthetics.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
Most suits would have been wool, great for the cool April morning of the Battle of Lexington, less so on a warm summer day for the Battle of Gloucester.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Even if the victims can somehow obtain a lawyer, there is no federal statute that authorizes suits against federal officers who violate the Constitution.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Florida, Kentucky, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Texas have since filed similar suits.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Transferring them into a coordinated set of vessels — glass, ceramic or matte white, whatever suits your taste — turns the everyday into something that looks intentional.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Her fifth-place finish shows sky-high potential — and Paris-Roubaix suits her massive engine even better.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The current Court is textualist only when being so suits it.
—Brian Duignan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Add this popular accent chair with a mid-century look that suits any space and comes with a pillow for lower back support.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
Some stuff suits you better, some stuff doesn’t.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
The boutique-hotel concept suits them, Turner says.
—Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2026
For newbies, instructors recommend finding a teacher whose style suits you.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
Infowars was put up for sale in 2024, after Jones lost defamation suits filed by victims’ families following the 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
If Axiom Space’s work encounters further delays, the report warns, both types of suits are likely to be available no earlier than 2031.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 20 Apr. 2026
The San Antonio Spurs made quite the fashion statement on Sunday, April 19, when arriving to Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, rolling up to their home Frost Bank Center in matching suits for the eventual 111-98 win.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Jones and his company filed for bankruptcy amid defamation suits the families of victims in the Sandy Hook mass shooting in Connecticut filed against him.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The lid rotates to open or seal, and the bulbous silhouette suits a bevy of different design aesthetics.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
Most suits would have been wool, great for the cool April morning of the Battle of Lexington, less so on a warm summer day for the Battle of Gloucester.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Even if the victims can somehow obtain a lawyer, there is no federal statute that authorizes suits against federal officers who violate the Constitution.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Florida, Kentucky, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Texas have since filed similar suits.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
He's taken a step back from touring and relearned how to create music in a way that suits his condition, including a new approach to playing the guitar.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Transferring them into a coordinated set of vessels — glass, ceramic or matte white, whatever suits your taste — turns the everyday into something that looks intentional.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Her fifth-place finish shows sky-high potential — and Paris-Roubaix suits her massive engine even better.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The current Court is textualist only when being so suits it.
—Brian Duignan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Add this popular accent chair with a mid-century look that suits any space and comes with a pillow for lower back support.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
Some stuff suits you better, some stuff doesn’t.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
The boutique-hotel concept suits them, Turner says.
—Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2026
For newbies, instructors recommend finding a teacher whose style suits you.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suits
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While state lawmakers have acknowledged this bottleneck by passing a series of workarounds and exemptions, the California Environmental Quality Act remains fundamentally misaligned with the goals of increasing housing supply and leaves the door open to lawsuits against new projects.—
Eliza Terziev,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Private law firms have submitted tens of thousands of invoices worth hundreds of millions of dollars to the city over the past decade for work to defend federal civil rights lawsuits related to police misconduct.—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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With the judge approving the settlement on April 20 and barring any legal appeals, payments are expected to be sent on or about July 21, according to the settlement website.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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On Tuesday, appeals judges rejected a request from Duterte’s legal team to throw out the case on the grounds that the court did not have jurisdiction because of the Philippine withdrawal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This is not a moment where simply modeling democratic and humanitarian principles by our own behavior suffices.—
Ernesto Burden,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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For some, the lower-tier MacBook Air suffices.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
4 Jan. 2026
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This savory and sweet jam is easy to make and pleases a crowd.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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There’s almost never a solution that pleases everyone.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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The staff tailors interactions to comfort levels, and there is no pressure to touch anything if a visitor is nervous.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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Because business needs vary, Discover PB tailors its services to each, Lee said.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Though Niall tries to calm Ruben, his pleas fall on deaf ears.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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During Burke’s arraignment Monday afternoon, his defense team entered not guilty pleas on his behalf to all counts, arguing that evidence shows Burke did not kill the girl, the Associated Press reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Its interior slit pocket fits any phone size up to an iPhone 16 Pro Max, and its gold hardware clasp and flap top keep belongings secure while on the go.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Bain would immediately give the Dolphins an elite, powerful edge defender who mauls blockers in front of him and fits the 4-3 base defense coach Jeff Hafley wants to play as a traditional defensive end.—
Kenny Rosarion,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Two decades on, Christopher Nolan's cinematic magic trick still satisfies.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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For those partial to a glaze, a drizzle of maple syrup at the end satisfies anyone who loves a sweet finish.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Suits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suits. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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