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as in lawsuit
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 dating
the series of social engagements shared by a couple looking to get married a rather old-fashioned fellow, he first sought the consent of the girl's father for the suit

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as in to suffice
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 suit
Noun
Vietnam has already come to the negotiating table looking to avoid the worst of what the tariffs could bring, and others may follow suit. Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 Other major Chinese automakers have begun following suit. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 29 May 2025
Verb
Part of that comes down to selecting the right hero to suit your particular play style. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2025 Of course, not all cats are suited for the role, and unlike dogs, therapy cats (more common in Europe) are not typically trained for the job. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for suit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
Noun
  • That 1974 law is cited in many of the lawsuits against the Trump administration's data push.
    Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 4 June 2025
  • In May 2024, CNN aired a portion of the video six months after Ventura Fine brought forward allegations of an attack that matched this incident in her bombshell lawsuit.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 4 June 2025
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  • However, after weeks of volatile visa policies, capped with the Trump administration’s move last week to terminate Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, the appeal of the U.S. as a host country is in flux.
    Anna Esaki-Smith, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
  • That case, like the one on school T-shirts, arose from appeals by the Alliance Defending Freedom, a Christian legal group.
    David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Verb
  • But in many cases, doctors use CT scans when other tests could suffice, Dr. Smith-Bindman says.
    Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Outdated telemedicine laws in 10 states further limit care, requiring audio or video visits even when asynchronous consultations would suffice.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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  • The service offers a number of filters for other dietary requirements, and satisfying taste and texture—not always a guarantee on ready-to-eat meals.
    Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 28 May 2025
  • Longer than a truck with a trailer (reaching up to almost 79 feet long) and weighting almost twice as much, Megalodon, ruled the oceans between 20–3 million years ago, frequently on the hunt for prey to satisfy its astonishing 100,000 kilocalories-per-day nutritional demand.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
Verb
  • He is dressed in a blue suit with one of his signature red ties, and an American flag is pinned to his left lapel.
    Alana Wise, NPR, 3 June 2025
  • To dress in whatever constitutes your best, and displays your sense of self, honors the body in a way that the world often doesn’t.
    Hilton Als, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
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  • Many people also seek support from personal trainers, who can teach safe methods for working out that are tailored to their personal fitness goals.
    Jennifer Steinhoff, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
  • That could be a service reminder, a birthday postcard or an offer tailored to recent behavior.
    Ryan Ferrier, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • His legal issues weren't over with the plea deal and probation, however.
    Jessica Sager, People.com, 1 June 2025
  • According to prosecutors, Combs turned down a plea deal in the case.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 May 2025
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  • During their romance, LuPone and Kline worked together on the 1975 Broadway musical The Robber Bridegroom.
    Sharareh Drury, People.com, 27 May 2025
  • The popularity of TikTok means that scams are rife, with fake giveaways, fake celebrity and influencer accounts, romance scams and more.
    Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025

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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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