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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
Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Some of those suits ended with multimillion-dollar settlements to homeowners, who are subject to confidentiality agreements as part of the deals.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Both of those suits are set to go to trial in November.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
Two demonstrators, wearing suits, crashed a red carpet photo shoot in the hotel lobby and called for Hegseth to be arrested for war crimes, underscoring how the foreign conflict is fueling the political rhetoric at home.
—Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The company contends that since US regulators didn’t require a cancer warning, federal law bars those types of suits.
—Jef Feeley, Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026
Those suits then were broken out for the Spurs’ playoff opener, a black-on-black look.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
As the words echoed across the square, people dressed in white protective suits and face masks, symbolizing the liquidators, stood in silence holding candles.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Men show up in full suits often in shades of baby blue, butter yellow, mint, and other pastels.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Wyles Daniel, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Customers can also upload an image — for example showing their outfit, or the weather — for a menu item that suits their mood.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Open-concept bathrooms with terrazzo vanities and illuminated mirrors blur the line between getting ready and hanging out, which suits the hotel’s social energy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Zuhn’s lateral quickness suits him well for zone-blocking schemes.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
The current Court is textualist only when being so suits it.
—Brian Duignan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Add this popular accent chair with a mid-century look that suits any space and comes with a pillow for lower back support.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
Some stuff suits you better, some stuff doesn’t.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
The boutique-hotel concept suits them, Turner says.
—Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
The suits are undergoing tests on the ground and in NASA’s spacewalk training pool in Houston.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Some of those suits ended with multimillion-dollar settlements to homeowners, who are subject to confidentiality agreements as part of the deals.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Both of those suits are set to go to trial in November.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
Two demonstrators, wearing suits, crashed a red carpet photo shoot in the hotel lobby and called for Hegseth to be arrested for war crimes, underscoring how the foreign conflict is fueling the political rhetoric at home.
—Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The company contends that since US regulators didn’t require a cancer warning, federal law bars those types of suits.
—Jef Feeley, Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026
Those suits then were broken out for the Spurs’ playoff opener, a black-on-black look.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
As the words echoed across the square, people dressed in white protective suits and face masks, symbolizing the liquidators, stood in silence holding candles.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Men show up in full suits often in shades of baby blue, butter yellow, mint, and other pastels.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
The platform compares plans based on usage and clarifies performance and speed requirements so users can pick a long-term plan that suits their household.
—Wyles Daniel, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Customers can also upload an image — for example showing their outfit, or the weather — for a menu item that suits their mood.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Open-concept bathrooms with terrazzo vanities and illuminated mirrors blur the line between getting ready and hanging out, which suits the hotel’s social energy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Zuhn’s lateral quickness suits him well for zone-blocking schemes.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
The current Court is textualist only when being so suits it.
—Brian Duignan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Add this popular accent chair with a mid-century look that suits any space and comes with a pillow for lower back support.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
Some stuff suits you better, some stuff doesn’t.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
The boutique-hotel concept suits them, Turner says.
—Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suits
Noun
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Attorneys who represented Simon in previous lawsuits did not respond to CNN’s requests for comment.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Public health groups say the lawsuits are needed because the Environmental Protection Agency has failed to protect Americans from risks associated with glyphosate.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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But appeals to return it have grown with the rise of social media, most notably after Queen Elizabeth II died almost four years ago.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Years of appeals followed and he was resentenced to death in 1988, 1993 and 1996.—
Jeffrey Collins,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 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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Waldmann Brewery makes a great date night, and Dark Horse’s burger pleases young adults.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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This savory and sweet jam is easy to make and pleases a crowd.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 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
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Because business needs vary, Discover PB tailors its services to each, Lee said.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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During back-to-back hearings in Brooklyn federal court, Jones entered guilty pleas to two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud for his role in schemes to defraud major sportsbooks, including DraftKings and FanDuel, and filch millions of dollars from unwitting poker players.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Larysa was stuck in Belarus, a country allied with Russia that Nataliia despised and had refused to move to, despite her daughter’s many pleas.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At this stage of the season, targeting motivated teams with something to play for is often one of the best strategies, and Gibbs-White fits that profile perfectly.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The wide two-strap design on this shoe fits well over bunions and allows room for toe stretch.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Director Gay has sculpted a staging that is faithful to a more leisurely 19th-century storytelling style, yet satisfies modern audiences’ constant craving for stimulation.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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And Central Florida’s Lawrence satisfies Niners’ desire for speed and explosiveness to complement Nick Bosa.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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