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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
The 12-episode reboot, which is produced by Fremantle and Fox Entertainment, sees a new cast of lifeguards don the red bathing suits including Amell, Brooks Nader and Shay Mitchell. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 The home’s dissolving interior boundary suits an artist who has spent her career questioning where humans fit within the vastness of space and time. — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 After all, most of The Social Reckoning is people in suits having tense conversations, which is hardly blockbuster fare. — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026 This is why many classic yakuza movies are set in the late nineteenth century, when the contrast between bad guys in business suits and good guys in kimonos offered rich dramatic possibilities. — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Just this week, Alexander Skarsgård wore one of his dreamy new gold suits straight off the runway. — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026 In No Time to Die, Daniel Craig’s 007 (pictured above) wears one of the designer’s corduroy suits during the film’s opening chase. — John Vorwald, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026 The McGregors also faced two small claims suits from healthcare providers in 1997 and 2003. — Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2026 The Princess of Wales regularly sports suits by Burberry and Roland Mouret for daytime engagements and public outings. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
The style’s lightweight build also suits transitional seasons, which could extend its appeal well into spring. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026 Look for a silhouette that suits her personal style rather than chasing whatever trend is dominating social media. — Ethan Stone october 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026 While those companies are not named in the Boulder case, they are named as defendants in similar climate lawsuits filed across the country, suits that very likely would be affected by the high court’s ruling. — Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026 The timing also suits Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who wants to show good Gulf relations ahead of elections, Maksad said. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2026 The approach lets a student interested in welding, for instance, spend time in a welding course, meet a mentor, pursue an internship, and learn whether the work actually suits them. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026 Communication is key, and part of that is figuring out what type of person suits you for travel. — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026 Find the version that suits your skin tone Concerned chartreuse won’t work on you? — Violet Hayward, Vogue, 24 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suits
Noun
  • Good’s family filed two civil lawsuits related to her death earlier this month.
    — Sarah Dewberry, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Judges have tossed more than two dozen of the department's lawsuits, including most recently in Georgia.
    — Ryan Lucas, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The curators, David Breslin and Brinda Kumar, don’t accomplish this with appeals to timeliness or relevance but with a mighty selection of pieces—more than a hundred and twenty, from eighty-two different institutions—and smart exhibition design.
    — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Michael Rider’s Celine appeals to me for its approach to the contemporary wardrobe.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Simply photographing the surface of the brain somehow suffices.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
  • 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
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
  • Possessing a Midwestern accent, Calvin Klein dresses, Black American skin and hair care products, and a butter-pecan skin tone, Ericka quickly wins over the crew Paulina has ruled for years.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Nina Piccini, a personal stylist who typically dresses female founders and executives, says workplace clothing is, more than anything, a visual cue.
    — Morgan Sullivan, Glamour, 29 Sep. 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
  • All six defendants were arraigned in the 37th District Court before Judge Bieda, where pleas of not guilty were entered, and a $500,000 bond was set for each suspect, with the requirement that a steel-cuff GPS tether be used if bond is posted.
    — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Mom makes final pleas Pedraza, Sierra’s mother, walked out of the courtroom in tears Wednesday evening after completing her testimony.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • From there, the team determines whether the dance will feature a solo performer or a duo or trio, as well as the type of character that fits best.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The shopper knows when the order will arrive and picks the shipping method that fits their needs.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

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“Suits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suits. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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