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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
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Diana took William and Harry on a ski trip to Lech, Austria, in April 1991, and the trio popped in colorful suits on their way up the slopes.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Unlike shorter styles, which can feel trend-dependent or best suited for off-duty plans, Bermuda shorts seamlessly adapt to a variety of aesthetics, and can be worn to a plethora of occasions.
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Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
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Noun
The suit also alleges that the fuel tanks pose a danger to residents.
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Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Diana took William and Harry on a ski trip to Lech, Austria, in April 1991, and the trio popped in colorful suits on their way up the slopes.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Verb
Plus, stock up on breezy staple pieces like these lightweight wide-leg pants that suit any backyard gathering.
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Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Unlike shorter styles, which can feel trend-dependent or best suited for off-duty plans, Bermuda shorts seamlessly adapt to a variety of aesthetics, and can be worn to a plethora of occasions.
—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
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Trump is consistently being rebuffed in court; the Justice Department has lost at least a dozen election lawsuits.
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Those logistics include a lawsuit by Communities for a Better Environment to halt the county’s original sale of its own half-interest in the site to the Athletics baseball franchise for $85 million in 2019.
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Those in the appeal process will be allowed to once again bill for services as the Department of Human Services reviews their claims; as of June 29, about 321 appeals had been completed.
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Ireland Ireland offers a rare cross-generational appeal, where estate activities and rugged landscapes make for an ideal family itinerary.
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Online dating remains a popular way people search for a partner but some are dumping the platforms.
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This is one of the best periods in a twelve-year cycle for true love and dating, fertility or connecting with children, expression and artistry, as well as hobbies and just having fun!
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If time doesn’t allow for spa treatments, a morning swim in the indoor pool accompanied by a sauna and cold plunge in one of their two thermal suites might suffice.
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Nothing less than radical, out-of-the-box thinking will suffice given their current, suffocating, purgatorial scenario.
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If there isn't enough money to satisfy every creditor, state probate laws determine the order in which claims are paid.
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The Justices ruled the president cannot redefine birthright citizenship, and all children who are born in the United States, whether their parents are in the country legally or not, satisfy citizenship requirements in the 14th amendment.
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Style yours casually for daytime, then dress it up for fancy dinners.
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Because a robot cannot yet dress itself, zippers, snaps, magnets and detachable modular pieces make each garment easy to put on, remove and maintain.
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Staff members assess each child's needs and tailor the lessons accordingly.
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They’re also suited for specific boating environments, with canoeing most frequently seen in rivers, lakes, and shallower waters while sailboats are more tailored for wider distances and uses.
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Ahead of the summit, Zelensky is using the attacks on Kyiv to renew his plea for allies to supply Ukraine with missiles for Patriot systems.
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Robinson has not yet entered a plea, and his attorneys have not commented on his guilt or innocence.
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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