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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
Will Borger, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
One report, citing a source close to Sheridan, even claimed the writer was annoyed that Paramount sent too many of its top suits to a meeting designed to keep Sheridan onboard, arguing that Ellison had messed up by bringing more than two execs along with him.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Curtiss, who has made bespoke suits for the likes of Derek Jeter and Duran Duran’s Simon LeBon, said the entry came organically and women’s fashion is still a new category.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
If asbestos is found, workers on site would be observed wearing protective equipment, like hazmat suits.
—Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
The company had also been the sponsor of the Miss America pageant; however, in 1951 winner of that year's Miss America pageant, Yolanda Betbeze, refused to pose in one of the swimwear brand's suits, prompting Pacific Knitting Mills to organize both the Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Rockets and satellites were historically mostly built in massive, sterile places where engineers in Tyvek suits moved cautiously around intricate components.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Trump has since filed a host of additional suits against media organizations, including the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times, and threatened the broadcast licenses of major networks.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Unlike his own travails under Cruyff, Lineker says that Flick’s 4-3-3 shape suits Barca’s current England attacker Rashford, who has five goals and four assists in 12 appearances since joining on a season-long loan from Manchester United.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
For both, the calm companionship of senior dogs suits their life perfectly.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Craft a piece that perfectly suits your style; these six projects are sure to inspire.
—Amanda Sims, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Perfect for work, dinner, or a walk, this jacket suits any occasion while looking stylish.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Your long hair really suits you.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
And the ones who wear suits and walk during the day, out in the open.
—Will Borger, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
One report, citing a source close to Sheridan, even claimed the writer was annoyed that Paramount sent too many of its top suits to a meeting designed to keep Sheridan onboard, arguing that Ellison had messed up by bringing more than two execs along with him.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Curtiss, who has made bespoke suits for the likes of Derek Jeter and Duran Duran’s Simon LeBon, said the entry came organically and women’s fashion is still a new category.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
If asbestos is found, workers on site would be observed wearing protective equipment, like hazmat suits.
—Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
The company had also been the sponsor of the Miss America pageant; however, in 1951 winner of that year's Miss America pageant, Yolanda Betbeze, refused to pose in one of the swimwear brand's suits, prompting Pacific Knitting Mills to organize both the Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Rockets and satellites were historically mostly built in massive, sterile places where engineers in Tyvek suits moved cautiously around intricate components.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
Trump has since filed a host of additional suits against media organizations, including the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times, and threatened the broadcast licenses of major networks.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Unlike his own travails under Cruyff, Lineker says that Flick’s 4-3-3 shape suits Barca’s current England attacker Rashford, who has five goals and four assists in 12 appearances since joining on a season-long loan from Manchester United.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
The bacon cheeseburger, with plenty of thick-cut bacon, suits us just fine.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
For both, the calm companionship of senior dogs suits their life perfectly.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Craft a piece that perfectly suits your style; these six projects are sure to inspire.
—Amanda Sims, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Perfect for work, dinner, or a walk, this jacket suits any occasion while looking stylish.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
Your long hair really suits you.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suits
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Officials from Harvard and the White House have been in discussions for months about a high-dollar deal to restore all federal funding to the university and end its ongoing lawsuits against the administration.—
Michelle Watson,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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The lawsuits before the Supreme Court—brought by importers and small manufacturers—claim the president’s sweeping use of emergency powers violates congressional authority to tax and regulate trade.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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And while much of it rests on tradition, this dish’s combination of crispy skin and tender meat appeals to anyone who loves delicious food.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Since then, adoption appeals have poured in from across India and overseas.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 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
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Igor scans the workbench, ultimately choosing a box of candies and mints, a delightfully absurd solution that still pleases his master.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Our project, after the rule and collapse of the Hamas-ISIS government, is to secure the people and move them through the transitional phase … to civilian institutions that govern in a way that pleases God, far from their personal interests.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 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
Noun
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Martinez and Ruiz were present in court Wednesday and both have entered not guilty pleas to a federal charge of assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Neither of them entered pleas at their initial appearances Wednesday afternoon.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Made from smooth leather, this compact yet structured style fits just the essentials (your phone, wallet, keys, and sunnies) without feeling bulky.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Kansas City Chiefs tight end appeared to lean in even deeper to the buzz with his lumberjack-style pregame tunnel fits.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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And disappointingly, the commission somehow justified that this proposal satisfies the affordability pillar of state policy.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
30 Oct. 2025
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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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“Suits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suits. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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