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as in lawsuit
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 appeal
an earnest request
O Lord of Heaven, hear our humble suit
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as in dating
the series of social engagements shared by a couple looking to get married
a rather old-fashioned fellow, he first sought the consent of the girl's father for the suit
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as in to satisfy
to give satisfaction to
the location of our hotel suited us just fine
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as in to dress
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 to tailor
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 suit
Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 7 June 2025
Tesla knocked thousands of dollars off its best-selling Model 3 and Model Y. Ford followed suit by cutting prices on its Mach-e.
—Ashley Nunes, Boston Herald, 7 June 2025
Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
Allen’s defenses play a lot of press man-to-man coverage at the cornerback spots, and the Bears believe that will suit Stevenson’s style.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
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Noun
Following suit are Doechii, Drake, Future, and GloRilla, who each tie with six nominations.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 7 June 2025
Tesla knocked thousands of dollars off its best-selling Model 3 and Model Y. Ford followed suit by cutting prices on its Mach-e.
—Ashley Nunes, Boston Herald, 7 June 2025
Verb
Instead, a product called lacquer thinner is better suited, with a blend of solvents tailored to the material's specific properties.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
Allen’s defenses play a lot of press man-to-man coverage at the cornerback spots, and the Bears believe that will suit Stevenson’s style.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
Noun
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As a component of the lawsuit, R Solution said Slim Chickens touted an inflated average unit volume (AUV) figure that fails to reflect a typical franchise performance and that Slim Chickens consistently understated the cost of goods and services.—
John Magsam,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2025
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Lopez had just had a baby, and the emotional toll of the lawsuit was intense.—
Alexis Okeowo,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Everything down to the music selection is done based on what appeals to fans most.—
Emma Moon,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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So far, after a historically low year in 2024, appeals and phone calls are up, according to the office.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
7 June 2025
Verb
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In a twenty-year-old with no relevant history, the same finding is likely benign—watchful waiting may suffice.—
Siddhartha Mukherjee,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Plates and utensils from home will suffice at the beginning.—
Geoffrey Morrison,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Focusing on a few key essentials is enough to satisfy Google and get most websites some quick SEO wins.—
Nick Zviadadze,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Our report also indicates Leeds are not expecting to need to sell before July 1 in order to satisfy their PSR obligations.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Investigators said the shooter was dressed as a police officer.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
15 June 2025
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Authorities are searching for a shooting suspect who dressed as a police officer and fled on foot, officials said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
Verb
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That could be a service reminder, a birthday postcard or an offer tailored to recent behavior.—
Ryan Ferrier,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Many people also seek support from personal trainers, who can teach safe methods for working out that are tailored to their personal fitness goals.—
Jennifer Steinhoff,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
Noun
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As part of the plea deal, prosecutors dropped three other counts included in the initial indictment in November.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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At an arraignment Thursday afternoon in Mecklenburg Superior Court, Taylor, 35, rejected a plea deal that would’ve landed him in prison for 38 years to nearly 47 years.—
Maia Nehme,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2025
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An exciting twist on classic Star Trek, Season 3 takes characters both new and beloved to new heights, and dives into thrilling adventures of faith, duty, romance, comedy, and mystery, with varying genres never before seen on any other Star Trek.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2025
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The couple previously confirmed their romance on Romeo's Instagram Stories in November 2024, sharing glimpses into their time together.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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