as in suit
a court case for enforcing a right or claim
the homeowner filed a lawsuit against the moving company that was refusing to be held responsible for damaging her furniture
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Recent Examples of lawsuit
In January 2025, Baldoni responded by filing a $400 million lawsuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and others, alleging defamation, extortion, and related claims.
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Janelle Ash , Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Coots alleged neither faced significant accountability, according to the lawsuit.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
In a lawsuit filed in federal court in California today, the supermodel is suing Netflix, 89 Blocks Holdings, EverWonder Studio, Netflix Music and co-directors Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan for false light, defamation by implication, breach of contract and false endorsement.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 June 2026
Other Black employees who participated in the internal discrimination investigation were also laid off, according to the lawsuit.
—Chase Jordan
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
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Janelle Ash , Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Coots alleged neither faced significant accountability, according to the lawsuit.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
In a lawsuit filed in federal court in California today, the supermodel is suing Netflix, 89 Blocks Holdings, EverWonder Studio, Netflix Music and co-directors Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan for false light, defamation by implication, breach of contract and false endorsement.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 June 2026
Other Black employees who participated in the internal discrimination investigation were also laid off, according to the lawsuit.
—Chase Jordan
june 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawsuit
Noun
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The suit claims Banks was prepared for a fair comeuppance, but ultimately the former supermodel felt hoodwinked.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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But give me a beautiful suit and an audience that laughs at my jokes.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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The plot unraveled on June 11 when Proper's mother went to police with concerns about her son's behavior online, recent firearms purchases and plans to travel, according to a criminal complaint.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The Patriots claim that Foxborough improperly charged them approximately $1 million in new administrative fees when, according to the complaint, the town only has state authorization to charge up to $100 per year to renew stadium entertainment licenses.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Each has been arrested and is being detained pending additional proceedings.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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He was recaptured and indicted on a charge of obstructing a pending immigration proceeding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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The states alleged the administration failed to follow proper administrative processes and misused a government fund reserved for legal settlements even though there was no litigation between the parties.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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In Florida, housing discrimination complaints, including those involving ESAs, may still be pursued through private litigation or by the filing of a complaint with the Florida Commission on Human Relations.—
Shari Wald Garrett,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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“Lawsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawsuit. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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