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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 appeal
an earnest request
O Lord of Heaven, hear our humble suit
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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 satisfy
to give satisfaction to
the location of our hotel suited us just fine
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as in to dress
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 to tailor
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 suit
Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
And when the blood is coming out of Monstro’s arm, there is a stunt woman inside the suit with a green sleeve.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Many were pricey pieces of programming for the streamer; a Training Day prequel without Denzel Washington might have suited HBO Max but couldn’t be justified budget-wise for the big screen.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Combs has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and his legal team has framed both the civil and the federal suits as invasions of privacy and attempts to capitalize on his money and fame.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
And when the blood is coming out of Monstro’s arm, there is a stunt woman inside the suit with a green sleeve.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
Verb
Principally, this suited the player and the club, who required the additional financial scope to recruit Malen from Borussia Dortmund.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Many were pricey pieces of programming for the streamer; a Training Day prequel without Denzel Washington might have suited HBO Max but couldn’t be justified budget-wise for the big screen.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
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In his recent lawsuit against the Gossip Girl actress, Justin Baldoni accuses Blake Lively of allegedly making derogatory comments about his nose.—
Caroline Bell,
StyleCaster,
23 Jan. 2025
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The spat has its roots in a pending lawsuit filed by Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI, over control of the company; it was rekindled after Trump’s announcement this week that OpenAI would be part of the $500 billion Stargate initiative designed to make the United States a world leader in AI.—
Rob Wile,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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The case was dismissed after the judge learned that the prosecution had failed to turn over key evidence; Baldwin was officially cleared in December when the special prosecutor withdrew her appeal of that dismissal.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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In times of intensifying economic inequality, when many of the jobs on offer are precarious, underpaid, and spiritually deadening, the prospect of becoming your own boss holds a lot of appeal.—
Anna Wiener,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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As industries continue to evolve at breakneck speed, traditional approaches to teaching and learning no longer suffice.—
Maja Zelihic,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Against elite teams like Cleveland, Oklahoma City, and Boston—the very obstacles the Knicks must overcome to achieve their championship aspirations—that approach might not suffice.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Summary Hazelnuts have several health benefits, including being nutritious, helping with weight management, reducing cardiovascular risk factors, satisfying hunger, and contributing to digestive health.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
28 Jan. 2025
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But the new information may not satisfy people hoping to fully clear the veil of mystery that has surrounded the killings in one of America’s darkest times in history, spinning up decades of conspiracy theories.—
Andy Rose,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
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He could be seen on numerous videos alongside other Proud Boys during the riot, dressed in tactical gear, leading chants and wielding the ax handle inside the Capitol.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2025
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Six nuns in white surrounded a seventh dressed in black, and all were singing.—
Elisabeth Vincentelli,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Features like personalized recommendations, natural photo searches and contextual app suggestions are tailored to individual usage patterns without exposing sensitive to external servers.—
Thomas Westerholm,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Machine learning will dynamically tailor content, visuals and offers to individual preferences.—
Dani Nadel,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Two counts of murder and one count of kidnapping were dismissed as part of a plea agreement, according to court records.—
Katie Langford,
The Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2025
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Over the course of 49 pages, the plea agreement describes an array of criminal acts involving Saavedra and other unnamed sheriff’s deputies, who allegedly harassed and threatened people to intimidate the crypto mogul’s enemies and further his criminal aims.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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As the Bachelor, Ellis is eager to embark on a journey filled with romance, adventure, and genuine connections.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Helmed by veteran soap writer and producer Michele Val Jean, with Sheila Ducksworth leading the CBS Studios/NAACP venture, the show promises to deliver everything a great soap should—romance, scandal, and struggle—while highlighting the complexities of elite Black communities.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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