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suited

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verb

past tense of suit
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as in sufficed
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 suited
Adjective
Weah is better suited to attacking. Becky Sullivan, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026 Never has the United States had a secretary of defense less capable, more egregiously belligerent, or less suited to provide civilian direction of a war than Pete Hegseth. Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026 European maps replaced this symbolic cosmology with the dispassionate diagram of the surveyor, more suited to conquest. Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026 Families and friend groups are welcome, but note that not all rooms offer full bathroom privacy—they’re best suited for couples. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026 The typical investor is better suited to owning an index fund with broad exposure to the stock market, a strategy that often outperforms professional investors and helps keep investment expenses low, Josh Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, said in an interview with CNBC in October. Sarah Agostino,stephanie Dhue,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026 Despite standing at 6-foot-2 and playing a game more suited for a forward six inches taller, Payton entered Friday night having made 16 consecutive field goals, the vast majority of them being opportunistic dunks and layups off smart cuts and putbacks. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026 As agencies recover from that recent blow, issues of regional collaboration, local needs and limited funding have come to a head in sprawling, fast-growing metro areas ill-suited for efficient mass transit. Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026 The Knicks, in pursuit of their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, would be better suited avoiding both. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
In Episode 12, Robby suggested Mohan's skill set and work rate were both better suited for geriatrics. Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026 SMRs could be better suited to Southeast Asia, as they can be added to remote areas like islands and be connected to smaller or less-developed grids. Angelica Ang, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026 See which cotton set is best suited for your bedroom suite. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026 Available on both Windows and macOS, AcePDF is suited for users who need consistent document handling across platforms. Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026 Still, what results is both something legal and suited to the case at hand. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026 The approach focuses on using native plants, water‑efficient grasses and landscape designs better suited to the local climate. Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026 The Dragon Lady can be sent aloft and short notice loaded with cameras and instruments suited for the mission and a pilot who can make decisions on the spot. David Szondy march 29, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026 The team highlighted which planets are best suited for different observation techniques, helping guide powerful instruments like the James Webb Space Telescope and other observatories to probe for biosignatures, or potential signs of life. Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suited
Adjective
  • The actor and musician showed up to a photo call for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in Tokyo on March 26, 2026, dressed head to toe in a onesie of his character Bowser.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Irene Yu, 40, and Kiet Pham, 43, came dressed as Hannah and her best friend Lily (played by Emily Osment).
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Everybody was on their best behavior Monday night, with the possible exception of one crucial play, and the clutch shot-making of Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander more than sufficed as great theater.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Nothing Olitzky could have said about the Gaza war would likely have pleased all the members of Beth El.
    Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Hugo erred on the side of religious tolerance, while accepting state meddling in church affairs, positions that pleased no one in power.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Guests include those already loyal to the Six Senses brand and Missoni clad fashionistas who have heard about the hideaway’s sizable wellness offerings.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Though he was fully clothed, his throat had also been slit.
    John Wayne Ferguson, Houston Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • But the Freezer Martini technique can and has been adapted to more standard specifications, and to absolutely wonderful results.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The play was adapted by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke.
    Ryan Brennan April 3, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The loudest moment of the night came at the 12-minute mark when Purdue’s bench and its huge contingent of yellow and black clad fans erupted as senior point guard Braden Smith made history with his 1,077th career assist, breaking the 33-year-old NCAA record set in 1993 by Duke’s Bobby Hurley.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Pleasure planets with scantily clad aliens were visited (multiple times).
    Matthew Razak, Space.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Gauthier served as the backup in his first NHL game.
    Josh Yohe, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
  • The test also served as a rehearsal of sorts for re-entry day when the astronauts will suit back up for their return to Earth.
    William Harwood, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Reheat chilled eggs in barely simmering water for 1–2 minutes, or cover them with hot tap water and let sit about 30 minutes until warmed through.
    Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Big tech warmed quickly to Whop, as early investors included Peter Thiel and Insight Partners in a $17 million Series A round of funding.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026

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