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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
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
The wildlife team tends to the cubs while wearing bear suits to avoid habituating the cubs to humans.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Oftentimes, a long dress in evening fabrics suits both dress codes.
—Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
The attorneys at Mattson & Moradi dress in Gordon Gekko power suits.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Some of the lawyers leading legal efforts against AI companies certainly see the Meta and YouTube outcome as a bellwether for the chatbot suits.
—Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
There are more than 3,000 other suits against Meta, YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok that are pending in California courts, the Wall Street Journal reported.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Moreover, active suits can weigh >20 kg.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
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
With four different colorways to choose from, finding a floral fleece that suits your wardrobe will be a breeze.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
The bed suits Alpert’s contemporary style without veering too minimalistic.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has very different objectives regionally, and a long US involvement against Tehran suits his desire for an Iran in rolling collapse that is no longer a threat.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
One of the most challenging aspects of gardening is choosing a place for your plants that is aesthetically pleasing, but also suits their needs.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
In Tulum, just choose the tempo that suits you and let the landscape do the rest.
—Gina Góngora, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
The wildlife team tends to the cubs while wearing bear suits to avoid habituating the cubs to humans.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Oftentimes, a long dress in evening fabrics suits both dress codes.
—Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
The attorneys at Mattson & Moradi dress in Gordon Gekko power suits.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Some of the lawyers leading legal efforts against AI companies certainly see the Meta and YouTube outcome as a bellwether for the chatbot suits.
—Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
There are more than 3,000 other suits against Meta, YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok that are pending in California courts, the Wall Street Journal reported.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Moreover, active suits can weigh >20 kg.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
With four different colorways to choose from, finding a floral fleece that suits your wardrobe will be a breeze.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
The bed suits Alpert’s contemporary style without veering too minimalistic.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has very different objectives regionally, and a long US involvement against Tehran suits his desire for an Iran in rolling collapse that is no longer a threat.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
One of the most challenging aspects of gardening is choosing a place for your plants that is aesthetically pleasing, but also suits their needs.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
In Tulum, just choose the tempo that suits you and let the landscape do the rest.
—Gina Góngora, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suits
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This article quotes from and is based largely on records from three lawsuits against formula manufacturers that went to trial in 2024 and are now on appeal.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Then, as in many other lawsuits like Sierra’s, the city suddenly wanted to settle.—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The final outcome of the cases could take years to resolve pending appeals and settlement agreements, but experts say the shift in the public’s sentiment and understanding of social media’s dangers is already happening.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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In cases of violent crime, next of kin can obtain the photos once criminal prosecution, including all appeals, is resolved.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Mar. 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
Verb
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Creative fire rises as the nurturing Moon enters Aries and gleams within your 5th House of Creativity, encouraging bold self-expression in whichever way most pleases your heart.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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But a little later, Laura asks to stay with this good Samaritan rather than go with the EMTs, an arrangement that clearly pleases Betty.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 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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The company tailors its offerings to meet diverse consumer needs, often through smaller pack sizes, localized flavors, and affordable formats.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Dozens flocked to City Hall, wielding signs and voicing pleas for Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty, Sacramento City Manager Maraskeshia Smith and other council members to halt construction.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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What’s changed is the cultural environment in which these wan pleas ring out.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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These wireless earbuds are comfortable enough for all-day wear, thanks to their ergonomic design that fits the ear perfectly.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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So, Gomez collaborated with the Hanger Clinic, which designs and custom fits orthotic and prosthetic devices.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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After several critiques by WNBA hoopers in recent seasons regarding revenue share, the league finally decided to split earnings with its players — but not at the percentage that satisfies those players.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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