Examples of suitable in a Sentence
The dress was a suitable choice.
We upgraded the computer to make it suitable to our needs.
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Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
This option is suitable for individuals who enjoy the feel of memory foam but are concerned about overheating.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
Thanks to a preset one-touch menu, tea drinkers can select from five pre-sets that are suitable for a range of tea types, including green, herbal, and black tea.
—Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
Occupants of some facilities, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation's J. Edgar Hoover Building in Washington, have waited for years for congressional approval for a suitable replacement for their headquarters.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
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Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
This option is suitable for individuals who enjoy the feel of memory foam but are concerned about overheating.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
Thanks to a preset one-touch menu, tea drinkers can select from five pre-sets that are suitable for a range of tea types, including green, herbal, and black tea.
—Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
Occupants of some facilities, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation's J. Edgar Hoover Building in Washington, have waited for years for congressional approval for a suitable replacement for their headquarters.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Suitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suitable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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suitable
adjective
suit·able
ˈsüt-ə-bəl 
1
: adapted to a use or purpose
food suitable for human consumption
2
: being fit or right for a use or group
clothes suitable to the occasion
a movie suitable for children
3
: qualified sense 1, capable
looking for a suitable replacement
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