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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
Just why the Administration keeps churning out such suits, though, may be a bigger question. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2026 Prices are moderate, with three shirts retailing for $199 and most suits selling for $698. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 Introduced during the early years of the space shuttle program, the same EMU suits are still used on the International Space Station for US spacewalks. — Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026 Responsibilities vary from lab tasks to remediation work in Tyvek suits. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026 If the jokes of these Stepford stand-ups, packed into crop tops and body suits, seemed familiar, that’s because they were stolen. — New York Times, 29 Oct. 2026 Axiom Space has been tasked with designing the new suits, the full versions of which would allow for long-term extravehicular activity. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026 While there are many differences between suits designed for use in space and these suits designed for testing on Earth, the biggest one is that, on an analog mission, crew members can open their helmets and breathe the outside air if necessary. — Michaela Musilova, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Try on a bunch of different styles in order to get a good understanding of what suits you and what doesn't. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
There are several ways to do this, and experts recommend choosing the method that best suits you. — Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026 Make your interest known, then listen carefully enough to learn whether the opportunity actually suits you. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026 These options can bring different qualities to a dish beyond simply adding saltiness, giving diners a chance to find what best suits their preferences. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2026 Those answers help the agency recommend experiences and set a pace that suits them. — Anthony Mastro, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 People have speculated that the new setup suits Antonelli’s driving style particularly well. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026 Indeed, the architecture can respond to the landscape, framing the valley and adjacent mountains in whatever way best suits the owner’s vision. — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026 His great-grandson is focused on how to build a corporate culture that suits both Japan, “our mother countryâ€� and the source of more than half of the group’s sales, and the diverse expectations of 40,000 employees around the world. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suits
Noun
  • State voter rolls The Elias Law Group moved to intervene in all of the DOJ’s voter data acquisition lawsuits filed against noncomplying states that refused to turn over their unredacted voter rolls.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Fast-food chains have faced other lawsuits over product depictions in ads and on menu boards.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Big business interests like building owners, developers and the property tax attorneys that file appeals for both lined up with Hynes, who convinced party officials to endorse him over the summer.
    — A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Before that, Gooden was an appellate attorney who handled hundreds of appeals.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 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
  • And sore must be the storm indeed that can abash the foliage fiesta that pleases so many eyes.
    — Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • There has remained an overarching philosophy to the way West dresses the Dune universe.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The right pick comes down to how the recipient already dresses and which specific features each jacket actually offers.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach, the organization tailors its assistance to families’ individual needs, providing direct grants, grocery and clothing gift cards, food, transportation assistance and other essentials.
    — Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The Galaxy Watch has a Running Coach that tailors a plan to your current fitness level.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The National Capital Planning Commission heard nearly eight hours of impassioned pleas from veterans, lawmakers, residents and concerned citizens opposed to the structure.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026
  • As for the next chapters of Glee and Girls, may the writers’ rooms hear our post-election pleas.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The flap magnetically fits over a front-facing peg that holds an indicator LED that glows different colors depending on the case’s battery level.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
  • With so many styles, sizes, and price points available, finding a tree that fits your space, budget and decorating style is easier than ever.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

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“Suits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suits. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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