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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
James Factora, Them., 17 Oct. 2025
The suits are brought under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, federal anti-sex trafficking statutes, and common-law tort claims under New York law.
—Chase Jordan
october 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
Today, thanks to innovations such as the carbon fibre monocoque chassis, the HANS device, the halo cockpit protection, and advanced fireproof suits, fatalities have become exceedingly rare.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Cute, childish characters in furry, animal suits and accessories seem to be a common theme for blind boxes.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2025
The singers themselves were adorned in silk suits or white linen, singing on beaches or in mansions somewhere.
—Marcus J. Moore, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2025
But Holloway expects the real volume driver won’t be bespoke suits, it will be refined casual pieces.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Some of the suits argue that Glock has known for years that its weapons are easy to turn into machine guns and done nothing.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Jim talked me through the legal complexities of both Peltier’s case and the libel suits.
—Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
While my style leans minimal, the poncho suits all tastes.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
Apple Maps suits users deeply embedded in the Apple ecosystem who value simplicity, clean design and privacy protections.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Treat capacity suits short sessions between meetings, and USB power makes moving it between rooms easy.
—PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
That’s why choosing the right paint color—one that suits your home’s architecture and the surroundings, as well as your own personal decorating taste—is all important.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Loft apartment Residents Matt and Kelly Schad worked with owner Steve Resch and his team to create a loft apartment home that perfectly suits their needs.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
Featuring a slim, bucket seat and metal legs, the design suits a number of styles, from industrial or farmhouse.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Available in 40 different colors, there is a hue that suits everyone on your Christmas list.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
All three of them kinda just wear mid-century suits, so the hair is really the key thing here.
—James Factora, Them., 17 Oct. 2025
The suits are brought under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, federal anti-sex trafficking statutes, and common-law tort claims under New York law.
—Chase Jordan
october 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
Today, thanks to innovations such as the carbon fibre monocoque chassis, the HANS device, the halo cockpit protection, and advanced fireproof suits, fatalities have become exceedingly rare.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Cute, childish characters in furry, animal suits and accessories seem to be a common theme for blind boxes.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2025
The singers themselves were adorned in silk suits or white linen, singing on beaches or in mansions somewhere.
—Marcus J. Moore, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2025
But Holloway expects the real volume driver won’t be bespoke suits, it will be refined casual pieces.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Some of the suits argue that Glock has known for years that its weapons are easy to turn into machine guns and done nothing.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Jim talked me through the legal complexities of both Peltier’s case and the libel suits.
—Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
His ability to throw precise, on-time passes suits a Jets offense that is predicated on timing and accuracy.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
While my style leans minimal, the poncho suits all tastes.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
Apple Maps suits users deeply embedded in the Apple ecosystem who value simplicity, clean design and privacy protections.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Treat capacity suits short sessions between meetings, and USB power makes moving it between rooms easy.
—PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
That’s why choosing the right paint color—one that suits your home’s architecture and the surroundings, as well as your own personal decorating taste—is all important.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Loft apartment Residents Matt and Kelly Schad worked with owner Steve Resch and his team to create a loft apartment home that perfectly suits their needs.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
Featuring a slim, bucket seat and metal legs, the design suits a number of styles, from industrial or farmhouse.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Available in 40 different colors, there is a hue that suits everyone on your Christmas list.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suits
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The attorney general has wide jurisdiction and can choose to launch independent lawsuits, or direct the Justice Department's legal personnel to help district attorneys.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Zelocchi and Childs had also filed lawsuits and, unbeknownst to Iza, were working with the FBI.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Kelly administration appealed that decision, delaying the financial punishment and buying time for its possible reversal through the appeals process or a court order.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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Such rote, nakedly procedural appeals inherently reek of moral relativism to the extent they are not grounded at all in any substantive conception of good and bad, or right and wrong.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And, if identity suffices in defining the art work, what else about it is overlooked along that way?—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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But today, the Attention Economy no longer suffices.—
Rajiv Shesh,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sports events, social outings, movies, the theater, fun get-togethers, playful activities with kids – do whatever pleases you and brings you joy.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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
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Whether designing Tribeca apartments or Florida beach houses, the firm tailors its interiors to the location and architecture of the home.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
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The pleas, entered at Dauphin County courthouse, resulted in a sentence of 25 to 50 years in prison.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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The layoff prompted him to finally, after years of ignoring his wife’s pleas to get a complete eye exam, make an appointment with an ophthalmologist.—
Liz Szabo,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Your laptop fits snuggly in the inner sleeve, plus the two water bottle slings on the side provide plenty of space for beverages.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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For treats, think small candies, chocolate coins, or even tiny trinkets—something that fits easily inside a balloon.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Waukesha County cheers key step in the process For Waukesha County, Boardman's statement satisfies officials' hope that state transportation leaders are at least acknowledging the importance of I-94 locally and are following the steps necessary to make a project happen at some point.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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As part of a plea agreement, prosecution was deferred on an additional charge for menacing so long as White commits no new violations over the next two years and satisfies a number of conditions, including issuing a public apology to the victim, Adam Weatherford.—
Josh Wood,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Suits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suits. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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