SUITS Synonyms: 261 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of suit

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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Relevance

as in appeals

an earnest request O Lord of Heaven, hear our humble suit

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verb

present tense third-person singular of suit

as in suffices

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 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

Noun

Police sealed off the building and blocked several roads, while forensic experts in white protective suits combed the area for evidence. —

ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026 The luxury department store chain employs 1,500 people to provide tailoring and alternations, from hemming jeans and repairing rips to fitting suits and reworking evening gowns. —

Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026 A number of deceptive pricing class action suits have been brought against fashion brands in recent years. —

Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026 The astronauts wear the orange spacesuits during launch and re-entry, but the suits can also be worn in emergencies to provide crew members with a breathable atmosphere for up to six days if the Orion capsule loses pressurization, according to NASA. —

Denise Chow, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026 Every prime contractor, sub-contractor, every component on the critical path from the rocket itself to the landers to the suits that astronauts will need to wear on the surface of the moon. —

CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026 Officials will also use the mission to test space suits, known as extravehicular activity suits, for astronauts on the lunar surface. —

Kate Perez, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026 As far as vibe goes, this is where tourists and corporate suits from all walks of life rub elbows, whether waiting in line at Shake Shack or the steakhouse Wolf & Lamb. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026 Jeanne Reith designed the men’s 19th-century suits and George Ye designed sound. —

Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026

Verb

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 While certain formulas tend to work well on mature skin, there’s not one universal type that suits everyone over 50. —

Jenny Berg, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026 That intimate setup suits the candid subject matter of the new record, whose incubation—and attendant health scare—is among the topics explored in Philip Sherburne’s recent profile, Bill Callahan Laughs at Death. —

Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026 Scent is all about personal preference, so choose a fragrance that suits your style. —

Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026 After more than a year in his system, Corley feels Eidevall’s style suits her perfectly. —

Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for suits

Noun

As it’s applied today, the law allows trial attorneys to prey on the state’s small and mid-sized businesses — filing frivolous, costly lawsuits over even the most minor violation of California’s complex labor code.

— Tom Manzo, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
OpenAI is now facing seven wrongful-death lawsuits, which allege that ChatGPT prompted several suicides and a murder.

— Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026