Examples of suitable in a Sentence
The dress was a suitable choice.
We upgraded the computer to make it suitable to our needs.
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There is also an abundance of suitable training facilities in the region, which is in the circuit of MLS preseason destinations.
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Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The modular, and containerized electromagnetic aircraft launch system is capable of deploying drones from almost any suitable location.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
For children, the backyard is a place of wonder, suitable for imaginative play of all types.
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Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
Regalado said Tower 101, which has components built in 1987 and 2001, and 1 E Broward, built in 1983, could be suitable City Hall locations, but not without costly renovations.
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Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
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Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The modular, and containerized electromagnetic aircraft launch system is capable of deploying drones from almost any suitable location.
—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
For children, the backyard is a place of wonder, suitable for imaginative play of all types.
—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
Regalado said Tower 101, which has components built in 1987 and 2001, and 1 E Broward, built in 1983, could be suitable City Hall locations, but not without costly renovations.
—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
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“Suitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suitable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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suitable
adjective
suit·able
ˈsüt-ə-bəl 
1
: adapted to a use or purpose
food suitable for human consumption
2
: being fit or right for a use or group
clothes suitable to the occasion
a movie suitable for children
3
: qualified sense 1, capable
looking for a suitable replacement
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