SUE Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

sue

verb

Definition of sue

as in to prosecute

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Recent Examples of sue Nine other men are challenging convictions in cases Guevara handled, but have yet to sue the city. — Chris Tye, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026 Supreme Court justices will hear arguments next week in a landmark case that could determine whether states can sue oil and gas companies for climate change. — Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026 The decision of whether to sue would be up to the county Board of Supervisors, based on the advisement of county counsel, Haynes said. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Plaintiffs can also sue individual officers for constitutional violations, but the Supreme Court has increasingly shut that door, especially in immigration cases, said Goettel, who is also not involved in the case. — Hanna Park, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sue

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When asked about his threat to prosecute her over his demand for two-party consent — a Maryland statute under which all parties must consent to be recorded in private settings — Harris defended his words.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2026
Human rights groups and critics say the government is complicit in the attacks and that Netanyahu's condemnation appears to be posturing since the Israeli military often intervenes on the settlers' side and the perpetrators are rarely prosecuted.

— Dov Lieber, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of prosecute

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When Skinny Neck Tat guy tries to break into her house, Ginger exercises her constitutional right to deadly force.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Underneath the celebrity and the tabloid headlines is someone who’s vulnerable, funny and desperately trying to hold her life together.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of try

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Netflix is known for catering to anyone with fare that would appeal to any part of the country — and the world — and any demographic.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
In Iraq, by contrast, growing support for secular politics could strengthen movements that appeal to territorial nationalism as an alternative to sectarian mobilization.

— Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of appeal

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Paxton has privately cited the Iran war and its skyrocketing effects on gas and diesel prices as a drag on his campaign against Democratic nominee James Talarico.

— Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
Its chair, Jay Clayton, cited the case as proof the group is needed.

— Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026

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