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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
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Healthcare organizations could follow suit, automating what Jeff Goldsmith describes as pervasive mistrust of physician judgment.
—Spencer Dorn, Forbes, 17 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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Apple rivals, including Samsung and Google, have since followed suit, according to Apple Insider.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Healthcare organizations could follow suit, automating what Jeff Goldsmith describes as pervasive mistrust of physician judgment.
—Spencer Dorn, Forbes, 17 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 a lawsuit filed in New York federal court Wednesday, Combs said he was defamed by a man who allegedly testified in front of a grand jury for Combs' federal criminal case.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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This comes seven months after the Supreme Court overturned a prior deal with Purdue that would have given the Sackler family immunity from future opioid lawsuits, a provision that is not part of the new deal.—
Katrina Kaufman,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Other arguments Among other arguments for delaying the trial, the defense motion promises an immediate appeal if the trial is ordered to continue as scheduled.—
Nathan Bowe,
Twin Cities,
15 Jan. 2025
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Sequences shot through thermal imagers are hard to interpret and do not have the same appeal as daytime videos.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
15 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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After that, Plowright enjoyed a career resurgence at the age of 60, satisfying both upmarket tastes and more commercial fare.—
Pan Pylas,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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So is crafting a deal with Vladimir Putin that will satisfy the Russian president’s desires while protecting Ukraine from further Russian aggression.—
Ned Temko,
The Christian Science Monitor,
16 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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The video, which was posted on Nextdoor, shows a figure in a red mask with horns and dressed in all black clothing ring the front doorbell.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 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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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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But also there, making an impassioned plea, were Ben Kingan's parents.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Under their plea agreements, Torres and Sosa-Guevara face up to 65 years in prison, while Lopez-Morales could serve up to 60 years.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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The character is perhaps best known for her unlikely romance with Carell's Michael, which rollercoastered from seasons 2-4.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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Just days after the Wolverine star pretty much confirmed his romance with Sutton Foster, Furness, 69, was spotted enjoying some quality time with Ava, 19, at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday, January 14.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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