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as in lawsuits
a court case for enforcing a right or claim
filed a suit against the company that had manufactured the faulty heater, claiming they were responsible for the fire
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as in appeals
an earnest request
O Lord of Heaven, hear our humble suit
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as in pleases
to give satisfaction to
the location of our hotel suited us just fine
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as in clothes
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 tailors
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 suits
Brian Simpson, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
There were men in skirt suits, men in hot pants, and the rapper Offset in a trenchcoat of hyperbolic proportions.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Heritage luxury house Johnstons of Elgin make a gorgeous version of the plain white tee in cashmere, easily styled with all manner of outfits from beach shorts to evening suits, or a more relaxed cut in superfine merino.
—Nick Hendry, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
Photos of Teyana Taylor, Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and others rocking suits were also added to give fans a few ideas.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 19 Sep. 2025
As the equinox ushers in fall, consider shifting your wardrobe by swapping your bathing suits, linens, and sandals for cozy cashmere and wool sweaters and staples like leather boots and silk scarves.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2025
Think leather jackets twisted just so, rough-and-tumble slouchy pants, sumptuous faux fur coats and lots of trim suits.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Dresses and suits were delicately crafted, featuring hand dyed and hand cut organza appliqué, jet beading and gold accents.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
During this time, Armani managed to earn a reputation as a master tailor, even though his suits were 70% machine-made and partially manufactured in Hong Kong.
—Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Buttler had rediscovered his zing in recent innings, while Salt’s brutal approach suits the shorter white-ball format.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Featuring a slim, bucket seat and metal legs, the design suits a number of styles, from industrial or farmhouse.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Sep. 2025
The arrangement suits the British, too.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
When purse shopping, there are endless options, but finding one that suits your personal style and needs is key.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
If Void Crew is about managing the chaos, Bridge Crew was about maintaining order, which suits the franchise.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, drawing artists or others needing aesthetic control over their lines and writings may want to choose a pencil with the point thickness that suits their needs best.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
This ultra-spacious duffel bag unrolls into a hangable garment bag, ideal for keeping evening gowns, work ensembles, and suits safe and wrinkle-free.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
At its state-of-the-art facility in Kampala, workers in clean room suits and headgear known as snoods sift and mix precise ingredients.
—Brian Simpson, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
There were men in skirt suits, men in hot pants, and the rapper Offset in a trenchcoat of hyperbolic proportions.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
Heritage luxury house Johnstons of Elgin make a gorgeous version of the plain white tee in cashmere, easily styled with all manner of outfits from beach shorts to evening suits, or a more relaxed cut in superfine merino.
—Nick Hendry, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
Photos of Teyana Taylor, Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and others rocking suits were also added to give fans a few ideas.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 19 Sep. 2025
As the equinox ushers in fall, consider shifting your wardrobe by swapping your bathing suits, linens, and sandals for cozy cashmere and wool sweaters and staples like leather boots and silk scarves.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2025
Think leather jackets twisted just so, rough-and-tumble slouchy pants, sumptuous faux fur coats and lots of trim suits.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Dresses and suits were delicately crafted, featuring hand dyed and hand cut organza appliqué, jet beading and gold accents.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
During this time, Armani managed to earn a reputation as a master tailor, even though his suits were 70% machine-made and partially manufactured in Hong Kong.
—Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Getting a smart little minicomputer in your ear at HearingLife Hearing Aid Center starts with an online hearing test, then fitting you with a device that suits your life.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Buttler had rediscovered his zing in recent innings, while Salt’s brutal approach suits the shorter white-ball format.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Featuring a slim, bucket seat and metal legs, the design suits a number of styles, from industrial or farmhouse.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Sep. 2025
The arrangement suits the British, too.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
When purse shopping, there are endless options, but finding one that suits your personal style and needs is key.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
If Void Crew is about managing the chaos, Bridge Crew was about maintaining order, which suits the franchise.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, drawing artists or others needing aesthetic control over their lines and writings may want to choose a pencil with the point thickness that suits their needs best.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
This ultra-spacious duffel bag unrolls into a hangable garment bag, ideal for keeping evening gowns, work ensembles, and suits safe and wrinkle-free.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suits
Noun
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On the extreme, digital accessibility might be seen as purely a compliance issue – a means of adhering to regulations and avoiding lawsuits and bad publicity.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Trump has initiated a flurry of defamation lawsuits against media companies, accusing them of false or misleading coverage.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The appeals administrator would be the one who does grant that or not grant that.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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But its unique landscape appeals to a much broader range of demographics, from retirees checking off bucket-list destinations, to Southern California families escaping the sprawl, to young adults on a quest for self-discovery.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But today, the Attention Economy no longer suffices.—
Rajiv Shesh,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Creating a Partiful event or even texting the group suffices.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sports events, social outings, movies, the theater, fun get-togethers, playful activities with kids – do whatever pleases you and brings you joy.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The company tailors its offerings to meet diverse consumer needs, often through smaller pack sizes, localized flavors, and affordable formats.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Whether designing Tribeca apartments or Florida beach houses, the firm tailors its interiors to the location and architecture of the home.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Panaro then nominated Lauren Domingue despite her pleas to stay off the block and having a Final 2 deal with her.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Magistrate judges have authority to issue warrants and conduct most preliminary proceedings — such as initial appearances, arraignments and guilty pleas — in criminal cases.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Probably because getting to a design that fits all five fingers on most hands isn’t easy.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Nuance begins with naming complexity—because life rarely fits into binary categories.—
Yasir Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Nothing satisfies a comfort food craving like a pan of pasta.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately, this cycle rarely satisfies either partner.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Suits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suits. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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