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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
Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
The driver was not named or part of this civil suit.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
Najnigier and her team collaborate closely with clients across the country, working to craft timeless, functional spaces that suit the needs and styles of their occupants.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
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Noun
So were George Clinton and Parliament still wearing suits, not the wild Funkadelic clothes, at your junior high?
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
The driver was not named or part of this civil suit.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
Appealing Venus is parading into your 6th House of Habits, bringing sweetness to routines and smoothing dynamics, which suits a diplomatic style of handling events.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
Najnigier and her team collaborate closely with clients across the country, working to craft timeless, functional spaces that suit the needs and styles of their occupants.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
Noun
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Success will be measured by agreements and judgments that resolve big lawsuits, but also by changes in corporate behavior that leave consumers less vulnerable to manipulation and predation.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The men, who denied any wrongdoing, filed retaliatory defamation lawsuits—turning their accusers’ accounts over to the court of public opinion.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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This dynamic has produced a range of figures, from the late Sathya Sai Baba, who claimed to perform miracles, to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, whose appeal lies in his widely popular Art of Living Foundation, which offers yoga and spiritual advice.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Savannah Guthrie opened the family’s plea by thanking supporters for their prayers before describing her mother as the heart of their family and making a direct appeal for contact, stressing Nancy Guthrie’s fragile health and urgent need for medication.—
Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz , Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some siblings are inseparable, talking daily and sharing even the most TMI dating updates.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
4 Feb. 2026
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Guests are guaranteed to speak to at least 10 people and continue the conversations during a singles mixer after the speed dating concludes.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Good intentions alone won’t suffice.—
Carol Platt Liebau,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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Drinks director Joey Hernandez says that, often, a budget wine storage solution will suffice.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Feb. 2026
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The marketing department came up with a tale to satisfy their curiosity.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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There's no way to satisfy all of us with all of our ideas.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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Scherr was dressed out, but sat on the bench with what appeared to be a brace for support for her back.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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From cozy sweater dresses that feel comfortable enough for long travel days to polished maxi dresses that work for dinners and special occasions, winter-friendly silhouettes make getting dressed on the road refreshingly easy.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Our homes should be tailored to these different needs and ideals, and this Luxury Modern Tiny Home does just that.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the days following her abduction, the NBC anchor and her siblings have issued various emotional pleas for her return, offering to pay after unverified ransom notes were sent to several media organizations.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors had earlier offered Thompson an 18-year plea deal to spare the victim from testifying at trial, according to a spokesperson for the Jefferson County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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