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as in qualified
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
with only one suitable candidate it's not difficult to decide for whom to vote
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as in appropriate
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
I don't have anything suitable to wear to a bar mitzvah
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Recent Examples of suitable
That being said, the f/2.8 aperture is suitable for astrophotography and produces smooth bokeh for top-notch subject isolation.
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Harry Bennett, Space.com, 29 July 2025
Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 28 July 2025
Another type of vanilla powder, made from vanilla extractives, starches, and additives like maltodextrin to prevent clumping, is suitable for dry mixes like homemade pancake mix or for adding to a coating for doughnuts, or mixing with powdered sugar to sprinkle over a Bundt cake.
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 July 2025
Though the ordinance would have required 1.91 acres of developed parkland based on the 244 townhomes, the urban, high-density project was not suitable for a larger green space, the city said in a February staff report.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
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Harry Bennett, Space.com, 29 July 2025
Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 28 July 2025
Another type of vanilla powder, made from vanilla extractives, starches, and additives like maltodextrin to prevent clumping, is suitable for dry mixes like homemade pancake mix or for adding to a coating for doughnuts, or mixing with powdered sugar to sprinkle over a Bundt cake.
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 July 2025
Though the ordinance would have required 1.91 acres of developed parkland based on the 244 townhomes, the urban, high-density project was not suitable for a larger green space, the city said in a February staff report.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitable
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Publicly recognizing her innovative thinking fueled her to spearhead a new strategy, which ultimately cut our cost per qualified lead by 8%, demonstrating the power of acknowledging promising efforts.—
William DeCourcy,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Here’s why Investing in uncertain times: Here’s what investors should know Private equity wants a larger piece of workplace retirement plan assets Companies are already gearing up for more investors to be qualified to participate in private markets.—
Stephanie Dhue,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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King, a House member of 12 years, said both the tenor and the substance of Thompson's remarks were appropriate for the moment.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The law is meant to preserve a person's civil liberties as much as possible and that the treatment provided is appropriate to the person's needs.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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The cocktails are classic and the wine list is so good that it's been lauded by Wine Spectator magazine.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Despite that, the Lyriq-V’s looks, comfort and features are as good as anything on the road.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Wear long sleeves and pants, light colors and loose fitting shirts to guard against bites.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
25 July 2025
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Still, the quadruplets are fitting right in at home alongside their big brother Emmanuel Jr., 8, who is already attuned to their needs.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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That isn’t to say that the defense stack hasn’t grown more capable itself.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Crescent City is vulnerable because it is located near the southern end of the Cascadia Subduction Zone, a major fault line capable of producing dangerous tsunamis and intense earthquakes, according to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Women being dismissed by their healthcare providers is another culprit, says Tran, and without proper exams and X-rays, the disease goes undetected.—
Marnie Goodfriend,
Flow Space,
25 July 2025
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The trooper found no proper registration for the vehicle.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Brosnahan is competent, if too much of a stock character in the Planet offices—and wonderfully layered in her domestic scenes with Corenswet—but is swallowed entirely when Lois is meant to move the plot forward.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
11 July 2025
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But his biggest appeal comes from being a legit center fielder with a competent bat, a combination that’s often hard to find at the deadline.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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From fitted, feminine V-neck cuts to boxy, perfectly oversized silhouettes, this list of white T-shirts has an option for everyone—all for $25 or less.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
16 July 2025
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The fitted bodice incorporated a corset-like structure, with a bevy of oceanic inspiration throughout and seashells aplenty.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
24 June 2025
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“Suitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitable. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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