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plural of suit
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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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verb

present tense third-person singular of suit
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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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Recent Examples of suits
Noun
Wilson’s social media posts in July 2024 are at the center of both suits. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026 Diana would call them the 'men in gray suits' – people working for the royal family in particular. — Mark Phillips, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026 Today, his legacy lives on through his signature ready-to-wear collection, which includes women’s evening wear, women’s suits, and bridal gowns. — Nicole Harris, Parents, 19 Sep. 2026 Some of those people were among the many flight crews attending the event in full uniform — a dash of color in a room dominated by dark blue suits. — Barry Neild, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026 The suits against the Times and the Journal were subsequently dismissed, but have since been refiled. — Rob Wile, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2026 Fall is ideal for dividing spring and summer bloomers, while spring suits fall-blooming plants. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 In the Dungeon Restaurant, diners feast on contemporary Scottish cuisine, their tables surrounded by suits of armor and shields. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026 Getting the rotting food off racks towering six stories high required hundreds of workers in protective suits to dislodge the moldering food. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
The layout is nice and simple, which suits the compact dimensions, with almost all of the available floorspace taken up by one large open and multipurpose room. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026 The company unveiled Shorts series, enabling creators to structure their Shorts into seasons and episodes, a structure that suits living room viewing. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026 That’s an ethos wholly rejected by Trump, of course, but one that suits China, at least as rhetoric. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2026 The technology also suits space exploration to navigate dark lunar craters and Martian lava tubes where sunlight cannot reach. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026 Here is what dermatologists, estheticians and skincare researchers say about the ingredient, how to choose a formula that suits midlife skin and the missteps that undercut its anti-aging benefits. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026 Wilson has no doubt Ovechkin will embrace whatever role suits the team best. — Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Learners can absorb material through audio, which suits different learning preferences. — William Jones, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Identifying Your Child’s Learning Style Observation is the best way to figure out which learning style suits your child best. — Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suits
Noun
  • The Cook County State’s Attorney, which represents county officials in such lawsuits, sought an extension in court Thursday and intends to file a motion to dismiss.
    — A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The arch faces lawsuits from veterans and preservationists arguing that Congress must sign off.
    — Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Like at his Moxie’s restaurant in Southlake, the menu appeals to local diners who want something a notch better than chains.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026
  • While Lula’s current appeals to sovereignty belong to the progressive tradition, they should not be mistaken for anti-Americanism.
    — Andre Pagliarini, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The majority explained that authority for the president to construct the ballroom requires satisfying both of those statutes; neither alone suffices.
    — Ellen P. Aprill, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Simply continuing your current savings strategy or leaving funds in a traditional savings account no longer suffices.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Later, CeCe dresses her up in a pink tutu and makes up a dance for her kitten.
    — Parents, Parents, 31 July 2026
  • Young, who dresses Dakota Johnson, Julianne Moore, and Scarlett Johansson, spotlighted it as an essential for summer travel in her latest Quince curation.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • The Galaxy Watch has a Running Coach that tailors a plan to your current fitness level.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
  • LaFleur deftly tailors his pass concepts to the different skill sets of his receivers.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • From afar, Lee’s books can be viewed as pleas to see Asians as complex.
    — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Charitable agencies are being overwhelmed with pleas for alms because there is too much real wealth in the country.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The new question, particularly relevant for a city with a major financial-services sector, is where newer infrastructure fits into that existing picture.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Not every company requires continuous settlement, and speed alone does not determine whether a payment system fits a business.
    — Karen Koehler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026

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“Suits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suits. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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