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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, 2 June 2026
After the Trumps, Vance and other officials were whisked out of the room, the event abruptly ended, and many members of the media — still dressed in suits and dresses — headed to the White House for a press briefing with the president.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Not all heroes wear capes, and some of them don’t wear suits at all while saving the day.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Altman accused of making ChatGPT unsafe The lawsuit joins prior suits accusing Altman of callously deploying AI systems without regard for user safety.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Even when tech companies prevail, antitrust suits can require years of litigation and put internal business operations under a microscope.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 1 June 2026
Nineteen years later, the suits are gone.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
The striped print lends a slightly dressy touch, while the relaxed fit suits hot, humid days enjoyed on deck.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
The presidential gallery gives us white men in plain dark suits pretty much all the way down.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The comfy sectional sofa naturally suits garden party mingling, and even comes with a complementary coffee table that’s equally weather-resistant.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 June 2026
If the Avs remain stubborn and play a style that suits their stars in the regular season, MacKinnon might win another title, but will be at the end of his career with another team.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
One that suits your dad’s home office design and comfort needs is ideal.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
The 41-room property sits near Kampong Glam and Little India, which suits its mix of Parisian salon mood and Southeast Asian flourish.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
If that suits your needs, check into Cuyama Buckhorn, a roadside motel in the town of New Cuyama, population under 700.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
Putin’s fortress strategy A world of raw power politics suits Putin.
—Anna Nemtsova, Time, 23 May 2026
The remaining options are self-explanatory, and there's enough variety for photographers to find one that suits their personal style.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
Noun
Not to mention, there’s often a live DJ and chic consignment stand with trendy bathing suits and coverups for sale.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
After the Trumps, Vance and other officials were whisked out of the room, the event abruptly ended, and many members of the media — still dressed in suits and dresses — headed to the White House for a press briefing with the president.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Not all heroes wear capes, and some of them don’t wear suits at all while saving the day.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Altman accused of making ChatGPT unsafe The lawsuit joins prior suits accusing Altman of callously deploying AI systems without regard for user safety.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Even when tech companies prevail, antitrust suits can require years of litigation and put internal business operations under a microscope.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 1 June 2026
Nineteen years later, the suits are gone.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
The striped print lends a slightly dressy touch, while the relaxed fit suits hot, humid days enjoyed on deck.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
The presidential gallery gives us white men in plain dark suits pretty much all the way down.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Verb
Rogers suits what Chelsea are looking for in the market for a variety of reasons.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The comfy sectional sofa naturally suits garden party mingling, and even comes with a complementary coffee table that’s equally weather-resistant.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 June 2026
If the Avs remain stubborn and play a style that suits their stars in the regular season, MacKinnon might win another title, but will be at the end of his career with another team.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
One that suits your dad’s home office design and comfort needs is ideal.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
The 41-room property sits near Kampong Glam and Little India, which suits its mix of Parisian salon mood and Southeast Asian flourish.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
If that suits your needs, check into Cuyama Buckhorn, a roadside motel in the town of New Cuyama, population under 700.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
Putin’s fortress strategy A world of raw power politics suits Putin.
—Anna Nemtsova, Time, 23 May 2026
The remaining options are self-explanatory, and there's enough variety for photographers to find one that suits their personal style.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suits
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The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected lawsuits challenging several permits granted by the OPSB, but hasn't yet ruled on multiple cases brought by developers seeking to reverse an OPSB denial.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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The money would come from a pool of taxpayer funds Congress established in 1956 to pay people who won lawsuits against the federal government.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Her newfound look appeals not only to the metropolitan crowd but also to fans in more rural areas.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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There are other appeals and petitions as well.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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But why buy brand new items when an old pillowcase suffices?—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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That rationale for military power no longer suffices.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
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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.—
Sarah Miller,
Midwest Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
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Amazon tailors the product inventory to each location and uses artificial intelligence and other technology to analyze what customers buy, as well as when and how often.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Kenneth Law, dressed in a dark blazer and white shirt, stood in the prisoner’s box of a court in Newmarket, Ontario, to enter his guilty pleas.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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There are acid critiques of settler colonialism alongside tributes to the majesty of the American landscape, sober revisitations of enslavement alongside hopeful pleas for liberation, bitter denouncements of intervention in wars abroad alongside quaint homages to homespun Americanness.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Beyond the decor, this was a great room for entertaining during our girls weekend, thanks to the formal dining area and entertaining parlor that fits up to ten.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Chef Sébastien Blin gives British classics a Riviera twist, which fits the room’s mix of influences.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Trump will only make a deal that satisfies his red lines, the official said, referring to the president’s demands that Iran must abandon its nuclear program, give up its enriched uranium supplies and open the Strait of Hormuz.—
Kate Sullivan,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Using keywords satisfies those requirements, even if the conversation doesn't come to a satisfying conclusion.—
Jill Duffy,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
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