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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
Elahe Izadi, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
Days are spent basking on the hotel's private plage, going for a swim when the mood suits.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Gary, meanwhile, is a creature of the city in slick suits and a Mercedes, a divorced former cop who now leverages his old connections for vague, lucrative work that may not ever cross over into the explicitly illicit, but that definitely involves shades of gray.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 May 2026
The suits aren’t just bad at predicting stock moves.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
An Associated Press journalist saw people board the boat via pier wearing white hazardous materials suits.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
The men kept things sharp in classic black tuxedos and tailored suits.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Gary drives a fancy car, wears sharp suits and, coolest of all, packs a gun in an ankle holster.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Men's outwear, a category that includes suits and sport coats, fell 2% on the month.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
However, our Editors' Choice winner is Gusto, which provides exceptional payroll and HR management features in a best-in-class user experience that suits both novice and seasoned payroll managers.
—Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Amangiri suits guests who want wellness paired with landscape and cultural immersion, and SHA Mexico is built for travelers who want structured medical programming with measurable follow-through.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
The trick is to work with your stylist to design something that suits your personal style.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
Depending on the scale of your outdoor area, choose a firepit size that best suits the space.
—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
This shabby chic Chateau Marmont setting suits him.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 1 May 2026
Set up a self-serve drink station so guests can refill their own coffee or pour a glass of wine, arrange the food buffet-style if that suits your space, and keep the schedule flexible rather than rigid.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Mullins will likely find himself in a role that more naturally suits him as the Huskies’ starting two-guard with Ball, a player who was used in very similar ways offensively playing alongside him, sitting out the year as a medical redshirt.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
David Letterman and Stephen Colbert stood on the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York, wearing suits and clutching watermelons to their chests.
—Elahe Izadi, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
Days are spent basking on the hotel's private plage, going for a swim when the mood suits.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Gary, meanwhile, is a creature of the city in slick suits and a Mercedes, a divorced former cop who now leverages his old connections for vague, lucrative work that may not ever cross over into the explicitly illicit, but that definitely involves shades of gray.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 May 2026
The suits aren’t just bad at predicting stock moves.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
An Associated Press journalist saw people board the boat via pier wearing white hazardous materials suits.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
The men kept things sharp in classic black tuxedos and tailored suits.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Gary drives a fancy car, wears sharp suits and, coolest of all, packs a gun in an ankle holster.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Men's outwear, a category that includes suits and sport coats, fell 2% on the month.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Verb
The Ranch suits anyone treating wellness as athletic training.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
However, our Editors' Choice winner is Gusto, which provides exceptional payroll and HR management features in a best-in-class user experience that suits both novice and seasoned payroll managers.
—Kathy Yakal, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
Amangiri suits guests who want wellness paired with landscape and cultural immersion, and SHA Mexico is built for travelers who want structured medical programming with measurable follow-through.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
The trick is to work with your stylist to design something that suits your personal style.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
Depending on the scale of your outdoor area, choose a firepit size that best suits the space.
—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
This shabby chic Chateau Marmont setting suits him.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 1 May 2026
Set up a self-serve drink station so guests can refill their own coffee or pour a glass of wine, arrange the food buffet-style if that suits your space, and keep the schedule flexible rather than rigid.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Mullins will likely find himself in a role that more naturally suits him as the Huskies’ starting two-guard with Ball, a player who was used in very similar ways offensively playing alongside him, sitting out the year as a medical redshirt.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suits
Noun
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And that’s to say nothing of all the lawsuits.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
17 May 2026
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Other retirement plan recordkeepers have faced similar cybertheft lawsuits.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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By following this guidance, prosecutors can avoid other appeals issues in its retrial.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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The rest of the former policy — which spans about five pages long and addresses probationary periods, progressive discipline, appeals, hearings and more — was cut out on Tuesday night after the Board of Managers unanimously voted to delete the language.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
Verb
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That rationale for military power no longer suffices.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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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 something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.—
Sarah Miller,
Midwest Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Planning a summer trip that pleases curious kids, energetic teens and grandparents who want a comfortable pace?—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Amazon tailors the product inventory to each location and uses artificial intelligence and other technology to analyze what customers buy, as well as when and how often.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The staff tailors interactions to comfort levels, and there is no pressure to touch anything if a visitor is nervous.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Trump, of course, celebrated Colbert’s cancellation and hoped Kimmel would be fired next, though ABC has ignored the president’s many pleas to sever ties with Kimmel.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Cheng said authorities focus from the outset on breaking prisoners to gain guilty pleas in an environment of isolation, constant surveillance, enforced silence and extreme restrictions on physical movement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Taking each brand partner’s DNA into account, Hansae creates mood boards and presents trends in a way that fits their image.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Choose a variety that fits your goals, build the plate thoughtfully and the carb everyone loves to debate can hold its own in a healthy diet.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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When the weather gets warm, nothing satisfies quite like cold noodles in iced broth.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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Theme Nights White nights have become common at sea, and this mini dress satisfies the dress code for both more casual and elegant ships.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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“Suits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suits. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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