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
The lawsuit alleges the administration violated environmental laws by dumping White House demolition debris on the course, raising serious pollution concerns.
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Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Yet, as Texans approach the fifth anniversary this weekend of the deadliest winter storm to ever hit the state, not a single one of those lawsuits has made it to trial.
—Mark Curriden, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Jhaveri and the music business are named as defendants in a civil lawsuit filed last week by a Jane Doe and Father Doe that details similar allegations, according to the lawsuit complaint.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
In her lawsuit, Sheel Seidler accused Matthew and Robert Seidler, as successor trustees of Peter Seidler’s trust, of withholding income she was owed.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
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Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Yet, as Texans approach the fifth anniversary this weekend of the deadliest winter storm to ever hit the state, not a single one of those lawsuits has made it to trial.
—Mark Curriden, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Jhaveri and the music business are named as defendants in a civil lawsuit filed last week by a Jane Doe and Father Doe that details similar allegations, according to the lawsuit complaint.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
In her lawsuit, Sheel Seidler accused Matthew and Robert Seidler, as successor trustees of Peter Seidler’s trust, of withholding income she was owed.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawsuit
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Whatever wavelength Oliver is operating on best suits Fennell’s apparent aims with her take on the story, and its absurdity alone recommends the film.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2026
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Tim Allan, Starmer’s director of communications, followed suit on Monday, resigning from his position in what appeared to be an attempt to ease the pressure on Starmer.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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That was despite Kaley’s mother’s attempts to use third-party software to block access to the platforms, according to her complaint.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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In 2021, the phone call from Rhoades at the insurance department described 50-plus complaints.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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The partners attempted to buy the property to make way for the museum and then threatened eminent domain proceedings.—
Madison Iszler,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Feb. 2026
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According to the outlet, the couple have been going through divorce proceedings since March 2023.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Doctors will become more cautious about treating pregnant women for fear of costly litigation.—
Eleanor Sobel,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Bharara wrote that Slotkin's constitutional rights had been infringed and said litigation is being considered.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Lawsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawsuit. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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