Definition of suitnext
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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 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 suffice
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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Recent Examples of suit
Noun
Doe’s suit has sparked uproar and criticism of Cornell and Van Houten’s handling of her allegations. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026 Climate change was considered a factor in the December 2021 wildfire that destroyed Somauroo's home, after the county's suit was originally filed. — Lindsay Whitehurst, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
Verb
Choose native plants best suited to high-water or, if planting the center, even swampy conditions. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 And the beauty of the Bard is that his dramas can be swayed to suit modern sensibilities – without losing their original insight. — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for suit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
Noun
  • The companies say a flood of lawsuits in state courts is not the way to deal with the global issue.
    — LINDSAY WHITEHURST, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Metrolink is currently embroiled in new litigation after a former executive who was fired earlier this year filed a lawsuit that alleged the system failed to properly maintain parts and put riders and employees in danger.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Stories about the British Royal Family have enduring international appeal.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Just suffice it to say that both of their projects have broad cross-generational appeal, although Dean’s timeless grooves might be more squarely in the pocket for older voters, whereas Rodrigo has a dad-rock factor going for her.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Affordability is a key player in the shift from dinner dates to breakfast or coffee, as the cost of dating has risen in recent years.
    — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Thus far her novels have covered hockey romance, fake dating, cowboys, football and more.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • But those previously mentioned four skills where superhuman performance could suffice to kill all humans (hacking, persuasion, planning and coordination, uninterpretable reasoning) mean that generalization matters only so much.
    — Geoffrey Irving, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
  • When operations are predictable, legacy systems of record can suffice.
    — Allan Malcolm, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • But other fairly savvy users among tech mavens don’t point to urgent needs that only Muse can satisfy.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Visually stylish and well-acted, this is a pulpy thriller that satisfies.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Everybody was dressed so sophisticated, and I was dressed in a Cinderella gown.
    — Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Mikey Madison is still only in her 20s, but the Oscar-winning actress prefers a sophisticated and timeless style of dressing over trends.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
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  • The pool has shallow areas for little ones to play in, and the Opium Spa offers treatments tailored to kids and teens.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Some include stool-sample testing and tailored eating plans sold as a way to recalibrate the gut, exactly the kind of individualized guidance people with chronic gut issues may be looking for.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Ramanan entered a plea agreement last year and was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2026
  • York had a cellphone returned to him, but the $160 that police confiscated from him was given to the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force as part of the plea agreement.
    — Erick Mendoza, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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