as in dressed
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as in sufficed
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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as in pleased
to give satisfaction to
the location of our hotel suited us just fine
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as in clad
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 adapted
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 suited
Darryn King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Lopping pruners are best suited for material ½ inch or larger in diameter.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
There is not a better candidate suited for the Jets than Vrabel, as highlighted in my piece on Friday.
—Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Instead, get a vessel suited just for them.
—Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
Ashcroft thought Ratcliffe was suited for national leadership.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
There are many boutique firms suited to your company’s size.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Their children wore outfits suited to their personal styles.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
If the playoffs started today — and if Samberg were healthy — Winnipeg would probably be best suited by a Fleury-Miller third pair.
—Murat Ates, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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This has resulted in the Blackbird (a versatile square frame that pairs well with a variety of looks) and Good Night (an oversized frame best suited for bolder looks).
—Darryn King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Lopping pruners are best suited for material ½ inch or larger in diameter.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
There is not a better candidate suited for the Jets than Vrabel, as highlighted in my piece on Friday.
—Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Instead, get a vessel suited just for them.
—Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
Ashcroft thought Ratcliffe was suited for national leadership.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
There are many boutique firms suited to your company’s size.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Their children wore outfits suited to their personal styles.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
If the playoffs started today — and if Samberg were healthy — Winnipeg would probably be best suited by a Fleury-Miller third pair.
—Murat Ates, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suited
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However, here, the 4,150-square-foot main residence and the complementary two-story lakeside cabana adhere to a relaxed, traditional New England style with grey shingles cladding the exteriors.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2025
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Chiara de Rege’s recent client, a professional couple with a growing family, were charmed by a wall covering from the designer’s Maison C line, cladding a washroom in their former home with the pattern.—
Katherine Burns Olson,
Architectural Digest,
24 Jan. 2025
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The pandemic resulted in more disabilities, but the state’s hiring practices haven’t adapted to the new reality, Tobler said.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Jan. 2025
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Academy Award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz adapted the musical for the screen.—
Lexy Perez,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Jan. 2025
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Tropicana also narrowed the label to fit the more compact bottle.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Expect to see more leagues — NBA and MLS seem to fit the model — try to import 4 Nations-style magic for their all-star games.—
Dan Shanoff,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Shore likes to use Canadian bacon for recipes that call for subtle smoke, where the lean meat is rolled or layered with a richer substance like béchamel or hollandaise and gently warmed.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2024
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Water vapor helps trap heat and could also have warmed the planet.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Many were clad in stylish sneakers and sported neat braids.—
María Magdalena Arréllaga,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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While Swank rocked a red sweater with white cuffs, one of her 1-year-old twins stole the show, diaper-clad and completely mesmerized by the ornaments.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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In many African cultures, bone broths made with chicken, goat or beef bones are often served as healing soups, believed to nourish and rejuvenate the body.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
26 Dec. 2024
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Dre Skull and Kartel’s sessions produced Kingston Story, a 2010 album that was celebrated for its conscientiously cheerful temper—and served as a reminder that dancehall was not just an identifiable sound but a scene, held up by intersecting networks of enthusiasts.—
Naomi Zeichner,
Rolling Stone,
26 Dec. 2024
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In California, lottery prizes are adjusted based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Jan. 2025
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Connecticut hasn’t broadly adjusted Medicaid rates for doctors who treat low-income patients since 2008.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
4 Jan. 2025
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Taking the place of theaters and water slides, the ship is instead fitted with six operating rooms, recovery wards, intensive care units, and a pharmacy—all state-of-the-art facilities designed to deliver free medical care to those facing unjust poverty.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The device itself is pretty lightweight and fits easily into the mouth to reach even the molars in the back.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Suited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suited. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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