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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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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
As far as the street style crowd goes, the styling of these chunky bracelets has been equally as varied—we’ve seen resin bangle bracelets worn with lush suede pieces, minimalist outfits, quiet luxury looks, and prim suits. Rosana Lai, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025 Their suit argues the officers violated the comedians’ Fourth Amendment rights by insisting on searching their carry-on bags and unconstitutionally target flyers by race (both Andre and English are Black). Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
Newsweek spoke to the editor of wedding-planner website Hitched, Zoe Burke, who said couples are adapting them to suit their needs. John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025 The adjustable-length stirrups will suit a wide range of riders, holding onto a rudimentary handlebar and sitting on a floating seat unit long enough to take a passenger, and capable of moving independently from the robot's ... butt joints. New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for suit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
Noun
  • Fleishman declined to comment at length, citing a pending lawsuit from Bowman.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • For an administration already facing more than 100 lawsuits in its first 75 days, pressuring top law firms to avoid challenging Trump in court could reduce the legal risk to his policies.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The sleek all-black upper, paired with black rubber pods on the outsole, embodies the sultry and timeless appeal of a black shoe versatile enough to be worn anywhere.
    Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Brioni’s large appeal is also evident in the cross-generational group of celebrities that wear the brand, from Pierce Brosnan to Daniel Craig, as well as Jake Gyllenhaal, Glenn Powell, Austin Butler and Brad Pitt.
    Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • According to Small Door Veterinary, 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity, including walks or indoor play time, should generally suffice for most dogs.
    Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Receiving a birth certificate after a child is born would no longer suffice to prove a baby is a U.S. citizen at birth.
    Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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  • Armed with billion-dollar domestic media rights deals, the three power countries have been under pressure to satisfy broadcasters wanting more marquee series.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Those details didn’t satisfy attorneys for Consumer Watchdog, an advocacy organization challenging the request.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • An armed man dressed in black and wearing a mask broke into the apartment, and kept asking for money, Rainge told investigators.
    Mark Price, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Within seconds, the door was opened by a faceless robot dressed in a beige bodysuit that clung tight to its trim waist and long legs.
    Cade Metz, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Some malls have survived by taking on new lives as entertainment and lifestyle hubs, and by tailoring themselves to fill specific niches.
    Jeremy Duda, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Imagine being able to create a custom executive summary infographic in minutes, tailored to a specific audience, using automation.
    Nora Herting, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Stephens has yet to enter a plea to any of the charges and his public defender did not respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.
    Chris Spargo, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Proctor was due to enter a plea but applied for an adjournment on medical grounds.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
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  • The romance between Heigl’s Izzie and Morgan’s Denny in Season 2 bolstered the show’s popularity and powered Heigl to an Emmy win.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
  • These Celebrity Pets Have Their Own Instagram Accounts — And Some Have Over 500K Followers Neither Flay nor Williamson have publicly commented on the romance.
    Emily Rella, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025

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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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