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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
Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Among the stars, about 400 people dressed in grass suits took the field too, including Philadelphia Eagles fan Andrew Athias.
—Marcella Baietto, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Last year’s winner was Soshiotsuki by Japanese designer Soshi Otsuki, who has gained cult status for his oversize suits inspired by ‘80s-era Giorgio Armani.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
In the scene, Angela stands in her denim cut-offs and a white tank top, so different from the designer suits of armor the role normally requires.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Whatever wavelength Oliver is operating on best suits Fennell’s apparent aims with her take on the story, and its absurdity alone recommends the film.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2026
So were George Clinton and Parliament still wearing suits, not the wild Funkadelic clothes, at your junior high?
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
Always on the phone, Evans was soon seducing and scrapping with everyone from Frank Sinatra (who threatened to pull Mia Farrow off Rosemary’s Baby) to suits refusing to cast a washed up Marlon Brando in The Godfather.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 9 Feb. 2026
Two other suits have been withdrawn or dismissed with prejudice.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
Instead of the sharp contrasting flavors that a traditional spritz provides, this one is all about umami, minerality, and a softness that suits the way most people want to drink during the winter.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
Howe is still the coach who Newcastle believe suits their ideas, but contingency plans are in place.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Top with crushed peppermints, candy canes, star mints, sprinkles, or any other holiday garnish that suits your fancy.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Karen Kane Half-zip Long-sleeve Travel Dress This Karen Kane dress will easily become a staple in your travel wardrobe due to its comfort, wrinkle-resistant fabric, and versatility that suits all sorts of activities.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Story continues below advertisement Amplifying that public voice requires being out in public, which suits Jack Coyne just fine.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
This doesn’t require strict goals or reading challenges (unless that suits you).
—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
That story suits large institutions that earn steady fees on sleepy portfolios.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
Patchwork-style examples of the suits can be seen during the Spark STEM Festival.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Among the stars, about 400 people dressed in grass suits took the field too, including Philadelphia Eagles fan Andrew Athias.
—Marcella Baietto, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Last year’s winner was Soshiotsuki by Japanese designer Soshi Otsuki, who has gained cult status for his oversize suits inspired by ‘80s-era Giorgio Armani.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
In the scene, Angela stands in her denim cut-offs and a white tank top, so different from the designer suits of armor the role normally requires.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Whatever wavelength Oliver is operating on best suits Fennell’s apparent aims with her take on the story, and its absurdity alone recommends the film.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2026
So were George Clinton and Parliament still wearing suits, not the wild Funkadelic clothes, at your junior high?
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
Always on the phone, Evans was soon seducing and scrapping with everyone from Frank Sinatra (who threatened to pull Mia Farrow off Rosemary’s Baby) to suits refusing to cast a washed up Marlon Brando in The Godfather.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 9 Feb. 2026
Two other suits have been withdrawn or dismissed with prejudice.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Appealing Venus is parading into your 6th House of Habits, bringing sweetness to routines and smoothing dynamics, which suits a diplomatic style of handling events.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
Instead of the sharp contrasting flavors that a traditional spritz provides, this one is all about umami, minerality, and a softness that suits the way most people want to drink during the winter.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
Howe is still the coach who Newcastle believe suits their ideas, but contingency plans are in place.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Top with crushed peppermints, candy canes, star mints, sprinkles, or any other holiday garnish that suits your fancy.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Karen Kane Half-zip Long-sleeve Travel Dress This Karen Kane dress will easily become a staple in your travel wardrobe due to its comfort, wrinkle-resistant fabric, and versatility that suits all sorts of activities.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Story continues below advertisement Amplifying that public voice requires being out in public, which suits Jack Coyne just fine.
—Chris Richards, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
This doesn’t require strict goals or reading challenges (unless that suits you).
—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
That story suits large institutions that earn steady fees on sleepy portfolios.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suits
Noun
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Harvard sued the administration in a pair of lawsuits.—
JOCELYN GECKER,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Inmates across the country have died or been hospitalized due to hypothermia, sparking lawsuits, criminal charges and watchdog reports that raise concerns about how well jails and prisons respond to the cold.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Supreme Court has been receptive to Trump's appeals The court – which has a 6-3 conservative majority − has been overwhelmingly receptive to Trump’s appeals of challenges to his actions as president, often allowing controversial policies to move forward while they’re being litigated.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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This travel style appeals to those who value relaxation above all else.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This is not a moment where simply modeling democratic and humanitarian principles by our own behavior suffices.—
Ernesto Burden,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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For some, the lower-tier MacBook Air suffices.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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His fervor for society pleases his mother Violet (Ruth Gemmell), but also frustrates her to the point of squeezing Penelope for information.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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The new emphasis, and the current EPA’s view that economic interests should be critical to environmental rules, pleases many business groups.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
18 Jan. 2026
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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In the days following her abduction, the NBC anchor and her siblings have issued various emotional pleas for her return, offering to pay after unverified ransom notes were sent to several media organizations.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Rivera hired a new attorney, Matt Fakhoury, a former Cook County prosecutor himself, who made pleas to Demacopoulos and her successor, Craig Engebretson, to further investigate whether charges could be filed.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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However, the ability to choose an educational environment that truly fits our child has not only improved their academic performance, but also their overall happiness and outlook on life.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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The company’s broader artificial intelligence suite already emphasizes anomaly detection and real-time monitoring of regulatory change, and this workforce and leave engine fits neatly into that narrative by treating time data as another stream to undergo continuous evaluation for risk.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Since then, the British government has worked tirelessly to carve out a deal that satisfies Mauritius without losing its defensive foothold.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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There is a profound sadness in the way the ‘good people’ here settle on a version of truth that satisfies their own worldview.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Suits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suits. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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