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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
Elisa Anzolin, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The ensembles are not athleisure or business casual looks; these are stunts — all leather suits, Louis Vuitton T-shirts and dresses slit up the thighs.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
From coats, dresses, and suits with hollyhocks, topiaries and collages of various flora and foliage.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In Milan, Armani’s jackets retailed for US$600, while his suits went for $800.
—Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Inside, there’s a kitchenette, a half bath, and laundry facilities for bathing suits and beach towels.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2025
Available in both a twin and full-size frame, this lofted bed suits a wide range of ages.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
If a form no longer suits, break it.
—Leila Chatti
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Courts dismissed the suits, and the LHC went on to discover the Higgs boson instead of ending the world.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, drawing artists or others needing aesthetic control over their lines and writings may want to choose a pencil with the point thickness that suits their needs best.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
This ultra-spacious duffel bag unrolls into a hangable garment bag, ideal for keeping evening gowns, work ensembles, and suits safe and wrinkle-free.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The nature of the terrain mostly suits waterfowl, and serves as a base for duck hunting in the winter.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Simplifi includes a simpler retirement planner that suits both younger individuals and those close to retirement.
—PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025
That suits our temperament quite well.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Those scenes serve to blend the past and present in a way that suits the film’s impressionistic style.
—Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Instead of playing intense double-elimination tournaments every weekend, the single-elimination schedule suits him better.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
Over the years, the maker of popular unstructured suits that gained him international fame received several approaches, including one in 2021 from John Elkann, scion of Italy's Agnelli family, and another from luxury brand Gucci, when Maurizio Gucci was still at the helm.
—Elisa Anzolin, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The ensembles are not athleisure or business casual looks; these are stunts — all leather suits, Louis Vuitton T-shirts and dresses slit up the thighs.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
From coats, dresses, and suits with hollyhocks, topiaries and collages of various flora and foliage.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In Milan, Armani’s jackets retailed for US$600, while his suits went for $800.
—Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Inside, there’s a kitchenette, a half bath, and laundry facilities for bathing suits and beach towels.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2025
Available in both a twin and full-size frame, this lofted bed suits a wide range of ages.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
If a form no longer suits, break it.
—Leila Chatti
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Courts dismissed the suits, and the LHC went on to discover the Higgs boson instead of ending the world.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
If Void Crew is about managing the chaos, Bridge Crew was about maintaining order, which suits the franchise.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, drawing artists or others needing aesthetic control over their lines and writings may want to choose a pencil with the point thickness that suits their needs best.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
This ultra-spacious duffel bag unrolls into a hangable garment bag, ideal for keeping evening gowns, work ensembles, and suits safe and wrinkle-free.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The nature of the terrain mostly suits waterfowl, and serves as a base for duck hunting in the winter.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Simplifi includes a simpler retirement planner that suits both younger individuals and those close to retirement.
—PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025
That suits our temperament quite well.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Those scenes serve to blend the past and present in a way that suits the film’s impressionistic style.
—Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Instead of playing intense double-elimination tournaments every weekend, the single-elimination schedule suits him better.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suits
Noun
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On the extreme, digital accessibility might be seen as purely a compliance issue – a means of adhering to regulations and avoiding lawsuits and bad publicity.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Trump has initiated a flurry of defamation lawsuits against media companies, accusing them of false or misleading coverage.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Only after the internal appeals with the insurer are exhausted is an external review an option for some denials.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Clippers would have the chance to appeal to an NBA appeals panel.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Creating a Partiful event or even texting the group suffices.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
29 Aug. 2025
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The complete sentence, housed in a single Arabic word, أحبّك, suffices when the world closes in and there is no room for longer declarations, for the leisure of language and its constructions.—
Nima Hasan
August 15,
Literary Hub,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Sports events, social outings, movies, the theater, fun get-togethers, playful activities with kids – do whatever pleases you and brings you joy.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The company tailors its offerings to meet diverse consumer needs, often through smaller pack sizes, localized flavors, and affordable formats.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Whether designing Tribeca apartments or Florida beach houses, the firm tailors its interiors to the location and architecture of the home.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The great derangement The Indian government has ignored numerous pleas to reconsider and abandon the project and instead moved to change the facts on the ground.—
M. Rajshekhar,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Smith entered pleas of not guilty at the arraignment, CBS News and NBC Boston reported.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Probably because getting to a design that fits all five fingers on most hands isn’t easy.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Nuance begins with naming complexity—because life rarely fits into binary categories.—
Yasir Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One satisfies a contract; call it a business arrangement.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In an era where greenwashing is easily exposed and surface-level philanthropy no longer satisfies stakeholders, the search for meaningful CSR programs is more urgent than ever.—
Sivan Yaari,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Suits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suits. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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