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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
In Appalachia, a regional style of song emerged that transformed the narrative focus of British ballads into shorter lyric folk songs suitable for presentation on commercial recordings.
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Ted Olson,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
This means that the planet is closer to the star than had been thought, sitting comfortably within the habitable zone where temperatures will be suitable for liquid water on the surface of a planet with an atmosphere.
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Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
2 July 2026
Young women increasingly outpace men in bachelor's degree attainment and economic opportunity for men without college degrees has deteriorated, shrinking the pool of men that women are more likely to see as suitable husbands.
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Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
If the dish involves cooking, like stir-fries, zucchini is a suitable alternative.
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Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
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Ted Olson,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
This means that the planet is closer to the star than had been thought, sitting comfortably within the habitable zone where temperatures will be suitable for liquid water on the surface of a planet with an atmosphere.
—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
2 July 2026
Young women increasingly outpace men in bachelor's degree attainment and economic opportunity for men without college degrees has deteriorated, shrinking the pool of men that women are more likely to see as suitable husbands.
—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
If the dish involves cooking, like stir-fries, zucchini is a suitable alternative.
—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitable
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The actor is certainly qualified to share guidance, as he's been married to Rita Wilson for nearly four decades.
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Duffy said the move was intended to hold states accountable for ensuring only qualified and properly vetted drivers were allowed behind the wheel of commercial trucks.
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Parton’s Imagination Library mails free, age-appropriate books every month to children from birth to age five.
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Recent policies that State Shield has supported include a Tennessee bill requiring the state board of education to adopt age-appropriate instruction related to communism and a Louisiana resolution encouraging economic ties with Taiwan.
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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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Los Angeles stretches its NL West lead to 11 games and maintains MLB’s best record as Ohtani’s star power turns Sacramento’s nominal home crowd into a roaring Dodgers road show.
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Mosquitoes are attracted to dark colors, so wear light loose-fitting, light colored clothing, says Gray.
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The ceremony, reportedly held at New York's iconic Madison Square Garden, seems like a fitting venue for a musical performance.
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That window is shorter than most executives assume, as mental and physical declines often begin earlier than midlife, while the leader still feels fully capable and engaged.
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The lower the number, the brighter the object, with the human eye capable of spotting targets down to a magnitude of +6 from a dark sky location.
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Families, educators and advocates described barriers to accessing proper support and services.
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Heat this severe can affect anyone without proper cooling or hydration, according to the weather service.
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The productivity of small, competent teams is all too well known—the question is, how can larger teams do the same?
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Later on, the easygoing, all-day menu caters to any cravings, from caviar and oysters to a casual croque monsieur, or competent steak tartare.
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Currently on sale for $100, these pants are lined with the brand’s Arctic Fleece fabric and have a semi-fitted, straight-leg shape.
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“Suitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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