as in dressed
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as in pleased
to give satisfaction to
the location of our hotel suited us just fine
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as in clothed
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 adapted
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 suited
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
3 July 2026
Even San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan played a bit of pickleball despite having footwear more suited for a council meeting than a pick-up game.
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Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Places like the Dolomites in Italy are especially well suited to private active travel, with charming lodges too small for large tour groups.
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Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In this week's edition of Far-Flung Postcards, NPR's Vincent Ni takes readers to central London's Waterloo Place, where a life-size Banksy installation depicts a suited man marching over a precipice while hoisting a flag.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Perhaps no contingent appears better suited to topple soccer’s ruling class from its pedestal than the seven remaining nations of the Confederation of African Football.
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Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
30 June 2026
He’s not ideally suited for drop coverage defensively, which somewhat limits schemes that coaches can use on that side of the floor.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Indonesia The wonders found across the Indonesian archipelago are innumerable, and most are incredibly well suited for youngsters, too.
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Kathryn Romeyn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 June 2026
Asked who was better suited to serve as prime minister, 38% of respondents named Eisenkot; 36% said Netanyahu.
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Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
From shedding leaves, bark, berries, seeds, and sap year-round to causing your sidewalks and driveway to lift and shift, not all trees are suited for yards.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
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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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
If Pochettino has some other options, including using Brendan Aaronson, who might be better suited coming off the bench in a World Cup, Gio Reyna, who scored off the bench in the 4-1 win over Paraguay in the Group D opener, or Alex Zendejas.
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Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
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
Tabor, like the late McCullough, appears particularly suited to this kind of narrative.
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Danny Heitman,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 July 2026
This cropped wide-leg style is made from lightweight denim that feels especially suited for summer, with a leg-lengthening high waist and relaxed shape.
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Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
His mail-order catalogs allowed amateur gardeners across the country to purchase from a selection of hybrids suited for the shifting needs of the nation.
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The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2026
Adjective
Lena Dunham was spotted poking her head out of a backseat window and chatting with someone redirecting traffic, while her ex, a suited Jack Antonoff, and his sister, fashion designer Rachel Antonoff, were also seen walking up to MSG.
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Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
3 July 2026
Even San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan played a bit of pickleball despite having footwear more suited for a council meeting than a pick-up game.
—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Places like the Dolomites in Italy are especially well suited to private active travel, with charming lodges too small for large tour groups.
—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In this week's edition of Far-Flung Postcards, NPR's Vincent Ni takes readers to central London's Waterloo Place, where a life-size Banksy installation depicts a suited man marching over a precipice while hoisting a flag.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Perhaps no contingent appears better suited to topple soccer’s ruling class from its pedestal than the seven remaining nations of the Confederation of African Football.
—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
30 June 2026
He’s not ideally suited for drop coverage defensively, which somewhat limits schemes that coaches can use on that side of the floor.
—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Indonesia The wonders found across the Indonesian archipelago are innumerable, and most are incredibly well suited for youngsters, too.
—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 June 2026
Asked who was better suited to serve as prime minister, 38% of respondents named Eisenkot; 36% said Netanyahu.
—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Verb
Costa d'Este Beach Resort & Spa Owned by Gloria and Emilio Estefan, this chic, modern retreat is especially well-suited for couples or girls getaways, says Gambino.
—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
From shedding leaves, bark, berries, seeds, and sap year-round to causing your sidewalks and driveway to lift and shift, not all trees are suited for yards.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
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.
—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
If Pochettino has some other options, including using Brendan Aaronson, who might be better suited coming off the bench in a World Cup, Gio Reyna, who scored off the bench in the 4-1 win over Paraguay in the Group D opener, or Alex Zendejas.
—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
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
Tabor, like the late McCullough, appears particularly suited to this kind of narrative.
—
Danny Heitman,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 July 2026
This cropped wide-leg style is made from lightweight denim that feels especially suited for summer, with a leg-lengthening high waist and relaxed shape.
—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
His mail-order catalogs allowed amateur gardeners across the country to purchase from a selection of hybrids suited for the shifting needs of the nation.
—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suited
Adjective
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Shop her look on There’s a point every summer where getting dressed stops being about curating an outfit and starts being about survival.
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When getting dressed starts to feel like an endurance sport, fashion has to offer more than fantasy — and many collections in Paris did just that.
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For most, this would have sufficed for nautical recreation.
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The contact looked incidental and accidental, not forceful and deliberate, and a free kick sufficed.
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Netflix has a new #1 movie in its top 10 list, a romantic comedy that seems to have pleased both critics and audiences alike, far from a sure thing in that genre.
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Success was whatever pleased him that afternoon.
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Ed Sheeran strides to Taylor Swift wedding Ed Sheeran, clad in a bright aqua blue suit, arrived holding hands with wife Cherry Seaborn.
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That was enough for France, whose red, white and blue-clad fans looked plenty patriotic on July Fourth in the city where the United States was founded exactly 250 years earlier.
Verb
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Players on Team Mexico certainly have been under such conditions way long enough to have adapted.
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Early settlers adapted European cooking traditions using ingredients available in North America, the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC) reported.
Adjective
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Dozens of Eckhaus Latta–clad, Tabi-toed aspiring downtown cool kids were lined up around the block to attend a poetry reading at the menswear store, headlined by writer Victoria Rose.
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Playing for a state title in front of thousands of fans, many of the clad in red, was a fitting end.
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Bayfront Park has also served as the site of Miami's FIFA Fan Festival.
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Swift had previously served as a bridesmaid at Dunham’s 2021 wedding to Luis Felber.
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The terrain is rocky, with vineyards clinging to steep limestone slopes, simultaneously warmed by the sun and cooled by salty Adriatic breezes.
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Our hearts are left warmed by its deft exploration of humanity, patriarchy and the meaning of life.
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“Suited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suited. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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