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Definition of suitnext
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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 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 suffice
to be fitting or proper no, a second-floor room won't suit if there's no elevator, since one of us has a disability

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Recent Examples of suit
Noun
The next morning, Greg wanders across campus in his rumpled suit. Erin Qualey, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026 As water was causing damage inside their homes, weather without was penetrating the building in multiple ways, the suit says. Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
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But that seems a minor inconvenience to a mayor who can change policy to suit his agenda. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026 While certain formulas tend to work well on mature skin, there’s not one universal type that suits everyone over 50. Jenny Berg, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for suit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
Noun
  • The girl was forensically examined and interviewed, according to the lawsuit.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Williams ultimately settled his lawsuit with American Demolition before going to trial.
    Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • After an appeal of those terms, the arbitrator issued the decision to reinstate Moran on Wednesday.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The older two initially resist their parents’ appeals to immerse themselves in nature, but the youngest, who is mute, explores the area and finds a magical tree inhabited by a group of extraordinary characters.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • And smaller group chats are where real conversations are happening (even online dating is moving IRL again).
    Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The discovery and dating of Monte Verde, which was initially mired in controversy, appeared to put that to rest.
    Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The play subverts itself, never allowing an audience to gain a commanding foothill, even at the end when (suffice it to say) the watchers become the watched.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
  • International flights still require a valid passport or acceptable alternative; a Real ID card alone will not suffice.
    Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 25 Mar. 2026
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  • That explanation did not satisfy the project’s critics.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Keown added that restaurants are offering multiple types of pizza to satisfy a growing range of customer demands.
    James Powel, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The girl's mother said he was dressed in all black and wearing a ski mask with only his eyes showing.
    Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • How should tourists dress in Paris?
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Such a model could blend the strongest elements of existing systems under one roof while remaining tailored to older adults.
    Crystal Hudson, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Under strict scrutiny, the government has to prove that a restriction on speech is narrowly tailored to protect a compelling interest, which is generally preventing harm to an individual or the public at large, according to the Freedom Forum.
    BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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  • Dozens flocked to City Hall, wielding signs and voicing pleas for Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty, Sacramento City Manager Maraskeshia Smith and other council members to halt construction.
    Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Tiger Woods has entered a plea of not guilty and has waived his arraignment, demanding a trial with a jury.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026

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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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