1
as in qualified
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
with only one suitable candidate it's not difficult to decide for whom to vote
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as in appropriate
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
I don't have anything suitable to wear to a bar mitzvah
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Recent Examples of suitable
Finding venues of suitable size and cost is critical.
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Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
And finding a suitable location for it was easier than Cunningham thought.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
While not all the falls are suitable for littler visitors, Tennessee State Parks has a helpful guide on where to go, including spots that offer camping and lodging.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
This new moon is particularly suitable for projects or processes that have to do with your well-being, your home, your family, or your emotional balance.
—Danijela Pilic, Glamour, 24 June 2025
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Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
And finding a suitable location for it was easier than Cunningham thought.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
While not all the falls are suitable for littler visitors, Tennessee State Parks has a helpful guide on where to go, including spots that offer camping and lodging.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
This new moon is particularly suitable for projects or processes that have to do with your well-being, your home, your family, or your emotional balance.
—Danijela Pilic, Glamour, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitable
Adjective
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The property may include a preservation easement — a voluntary legal arrangement between a property owner and a qualified organization to protect the home from alteration or demolition.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Cline: Unlike qualified plans, the assets in non-qualified plans aren’t required to be held in a separate trust.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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These ribbons can be steamed, boiled, or even served raw with an appropriate sauce.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 July 2025
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When asked by the judge near the start of Wednesday’s hours-long hearing, attorneys for the parties could not reach an agreement on an appropriate value for the sanctions.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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The most important thing to consider when determining if a certain plant is a good match for hydrangeas is growing conditions.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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After all, how often would Canada's biggest hockey market have a chance to acquire Canada's best player?—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Maybe Bernie Ecclestone was right about fitting racetracks with sprinklers.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 July 2025
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The Fourth of July is all about celebrating freedom — and really, what’s more fitting than free stuff?—
Julia Gomez,
Austin American Statesman,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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In their wins against Arsenal in the UCL semis and Inter Milan in the final, this young, balanced roster looked capable of piling up several trophies in the years to come.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Those engines are capable of running on diesel, kerosene or jet-A fuel.—
Ben Coxworth
July 07,
New Atlas,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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This weekend marked the reintroduction of Holmes, the first step toward a proper rookie year.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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That means mow your grass at the proper height for your species and fertilize and irrigate correctly.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Brosnahan is competent, if too much of a stock character in the Planet offices—and wonderfully layered in her domestic scenes with Corenswet—but is swallowed entirely when Lois is meant to move the plot forward.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
11 July 2025
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But his biggest appeal comes from being a legit center fielder with a competent bat, a combination that’s often hard to find at the deadline.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Pair a fitted fringe skirt with a zebra print crop top, sunglasses, and a cowboy hat for a fun and flirty look.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
25 June 2025
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The rest of the possible inclusions are one or two pillowcases, a fitted and flat sheet and a bed skirt.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
24 June 2025
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“Suitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitable. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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