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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
According to the Detroit News, Ford isn’t alone in being targeted by customer suits. Byron Hurd, The Drive, 16 July 2026 There’s bunk beds, a bathroom and shower, a kitchen with a dining nook near a window and a separate dive center so researchers can keep the saltwater on their suits away from the living quarters. Alex Harris july 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 To celebrate his Good Will Hunting co-star’s turn as Greek warrior Odysseus after their four-decade-long bromance, Affleck coordinated with his 14-year-old son Samuel in dapper suits. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 July 2026 What matchups are the TV suits dreaming up for the CFP semifinals? Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 15 July 2026 Antitrust suits revolve around how the market is defined and how the harm is determined. Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 The only remaining litigation revolved around her motion to be rewarded all compensatory damages provided under a California law that aims to protect those who file harassment complaints from retaliatory defamation suits. Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 14 July 2026 According to the Dior website, the high-end of their retail suits hit a nearly $6,000 maximum. Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2026 The Daily News, Center for Investigative Reporting and Ziff Davis filed separate suits in 2024 alleging similar behavior. Corbin Bolies, Variety, 9 July 2026
Verb
Make sure that the recipes and information are arranged in a way that suits your needs and lifestyle. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 Miami also returns center Aaron Brewer, who has quickly become one of the top players in the NFL at his position for his athleticism, which suits the outside-zone run-blocking scheme well. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026 Wang, the Chinese shoe reviewer, told me that in China, shoes typically have to be returned within seven days, unworn and with tags attached, which doesn’t give the runner much of a chance to see whether a particular shoe suits them. Scott Douglas, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 Blending clean lines with upholstered curves on the head and footboard, this bed frame will add a modern, slightly industrial touch to a bedroom if that suits your fancy. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026 Dirr cautions shoppers against getting swept up by flashy displays or marketing hype before learning whether a plant actually suits their garden. Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026 Test the waters or have the courage to step out of a role that no longer suits you. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 For a more Swift-adjacent look, find that bold, long-lasting red in a shade that really suits your skin tone and undertones. Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 2 July 2026 Rent a cabin that suits your group, then go kayaking or paddleboarding, or take a water sports class with Big Bear Watersports School on the lake. Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suits
Noun
  • While there have been many lawsuits and much news reporting, there has been little empirical research testing whether a concentration in treatment centers are tied to a significant increase in overdoses in the area, the report said.
    Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 5 July 2026
  • Trump is consistently being rebuffed in court; the Justice Department has lost at least a dozen election lawsuits.
    Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • The verdict is still subject to post-trial motions and possible appeals.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • Plastic appeals to cats because of its texture, sound and smell.
    Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • But why buy brand new items when an old pillowcase suffices?
    Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
  • That rationale for military power no longer suffices.
    Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 11 May 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
  • Will’s obsessive, put-upon mother, Susan (Tandi Wright), belittles Alice, dresses her down for her attire at the funeral, and forces her to wear heels that don’t fit, leaving her feet bloody.
    Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 10 July 2026
  • Dior dresses the players for every official appearance—not as a sponsorship decoration but as a statement of aesthetic register.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • There’s also a sound personalization engine that tailors the frequency response to your individual hearing.
    Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026
  • However, Craft House tailors its builds to suit owners' needs and there are lots of options available, including customizing its layout, selecting the building materials used, and even choosing full off-grid operation.
    Adam Williams June 24, New Atlas, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • If the judge finds there is sufficient evidence to proceed to trial, Robinson will be arraigned and enter pleas.
    Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Leo’s Saturday pleas to European and American leaders are not unprecedented.
    Connor Greene, Time, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Porto by Mosquito brings one of the more refined culinary expressions to the area, with a beachfront setting and a Peruvian-fusion approach that fits Las Terrenas’ international mood.
    Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Neither England’s head coach nor their best player at this World Cup currently fits that archetype.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026

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

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