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
Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Tahini, sesame seed paste, is a nutritional powerhouse that’s well suited for Ramadan dishes.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Berry’s suited attire was comprised of a silk satin shirt with a lavallière detail, stretch wool jacket and coordinate trousers all in a shade of black.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The James Webb Space Telescope is perfectly suited.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Blending East and West Coast styles, Martinez and her team work with the architecture of each space, adding character and personality, resulting in interiors that feel perfectly suited to their contexts.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
But what makes the rocks from these places uniquely suited for sliding across a rectangular slab of ice toward a bullseye target?
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
The clash of beauty and filth is well suited for Brontë’s desolate tale of romance in a tempestuous climate, where Cathy is constantly caught between Victorian propriety and her baser, wilder nature.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Avoid a paint color nightmare with these hues that are better suited for other spaces.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
There are multiple reasons Flossmoor is well-suited for film productions, Nelson said.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Adapted State Thermal High-rise Joggers Joggers are one of the most popular travel pant styles (for good reason), and the Adapted State Thermal High-rise Joggers are especially well-suited for winter travel thanks to the sweat-wicking material designed to keep you extra warm.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Armed with a fastball that can soar above 100 mph, the 6-7, 248-pound fireballer can be a bit erratic and may be best suited for the bullpen long-term.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Might ownership feel the team would be better suited with Brzezinski in his previous role and an experienced and trusted evaluator working alongside him and coach Kevin O’Connell?
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
It’s best suited for evening wear, and date nights.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
But those squishier methods might be better suited for an era when the power dynamic isn’t tilted so heavily in bosses’ favor.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
This sweatsuit — consisting of wide-leg pants and a crewneck pullover — has a similar silhouette to Longoria’s outfit, but is made of a soft and stretchy material that’s well-suited for long days of flying or driving.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Ailsa Craig granite is so well-suited for curling that the Olympics have never used any other kind of granite in formal competition.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Tahini, sesame seed paste, is a nutritional powerhouse that’s well suited for Ramadan dishes.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Berry’s suited attire was comprised of a silk satin shirt with a lavallière detail, stretch wool jacket and coordinate trousers all in a shade of black.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The James Webb Space Telescope is perfectly suited.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Blending East and West Coast styles, Martinez and her team work with the architecture of each space, adding character and personality, resulting in interiors that feel perfectly suited to their contexts.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
But what makes the rocks from these places uniquely suited for sliding across a rectangular slab of ice toward a bullseye target?
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
The clash of beauty and filth is well suited for Brontë’s desolate tale of romance in a tempestuous climate, where Cathy is constantly caught between Victorian propriety and her baser, wilder nature.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Avoid a paint color nightmare with these hues that are better suited for other spaces.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
If one robot cannot complete a task, KinetIQ can reassign the job to another platform better suited for the situation.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
There are multiple reasons Flossmoor is well-suited for film productions, Nelson said.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Adapted State Thermal High-rise Joggers Joggers are one of the most popular travel pant styles (for good reason), and the Adapted State Thermal High-rise Joggers are especially well-suited for winter travel thanks to the sweat-wicking material designed to keep you extra warm.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Armed with a fastball that can soar above 100 mph, the 6-7, 248-pound fireballer can be a bit erratic and may be best suited for the bullpen long-term.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Might ownership feel the team would be better suited with Brzezinski in his previous role and an experienced and trusted evaluator working alongside him and coach Kevin O’Connell?
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
It’s best suited for evening wear, and date nights.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
But those squishier methods might be better suited for an era when the power dynamic isn’t tilted so heavily in bosses’ favor.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
This sweatsuit — consisting of wide-leg pants and a crewneck pullover — has a similar silhouette to Longoria’s outfit, but is made of a soft and stretchy material that’s well-suited for long days of flying or driving.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suited
Adjective
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Another smartly dressed man appears, smiling, and guides us into a discreet anteroom.—
Caroline Law,
TheWeek,
9 Feb. 2026
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Macdonald, a business major at the University of Georgia at the time, came dressed in a full blue suit and tie.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Pointing out that Jeanty has recorded 6, 8 and 6 receptions in his last three games would have probably sufficed at the case for this prop bet.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Dec. 2025
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While there has been a boom in development, demand hasn’t sufficed to fill them.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
25 Nov. 2025
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The move – and more, its blunt public announcement – may have pleased Trump world, but turned out to be disastrous for the Post’s business.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Kennedy’s concern with productivity would have pleased Charles Davenport, a powerful leader of 20th-century American eugenics.—
Sarah DiGregorio,
Vanity Fair,
16 Jan. 2026
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And while their steamy, sweaty dalliances are hot and heavy (albeit mostly clothed), most swoonworthy are the smaller moments, like Heathcliff gently cupping his hands to keep the rain out of Cathy’s eyes.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Scented steam rooms clad in amethyst tiles are a welcome prelude to transformational treatments by some of the best therapists in Athens (ask for Mara).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Researchers adapted the playbook for studying young children to stage a juice party for Kanzi.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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There are also adapted bathroom features, auditory guidance, and step-free access throughout certain suites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Today, this sophisticated, cosmopolitan center is not just for the sporty, Gore-tex clad crowd.—
Vivian Chung,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Feb. 2026
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Movies, Lego sets, theme parks — all of these are just part of his overall-clad empire.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After earning his bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees, Geeslin served as superintendent there until retiring in 2025.—
Claire Rafford,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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His father, Gary Kubiak, served as head coach for the Houston Texans from 2006 to 2013 and the Denver Broncos from 2015 to 2016, while his younger brother, Klay, is the offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Fare is served in an intimate space warmed with walnut, pendant lighting and notes of gold in an Asian-style building.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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For example, the Earth has warmed over the past 250 years, and continues to warm even today.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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