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
That payment, the suit argues, was fixed compensation for her producing services — not a settlement, release or buyout, with no writing calling it full and final. Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 At first glance, acting in a wicker suit might bring about some major challenges. Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
According to the firm, the Brda has excellent insulation so could be used for full-time living, though the configuration shown seems better-suited as a vacation home or guest house for all but the most dedicated downsizers. New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026 Best of all, it’s suited for a room without a ceiling light as the LED tends to spread the light. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for suit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
Noun
  • The Thursday ruling came after Democrats and voting rights groups filed a fresh round of lawsuits to comply with the recent Supreme Court decision.
    Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Conor Fitzpatrick, an attorney with the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, which brought the lawsuit, praised the ruling.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Now, in the midst of a subdued market, investors are being more selective, and the new playbook for funding fashion has a lot to do with the quality of that growth, the depth of connection with customers and the founder’s individual appeal.
    Tara Donaldson, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Lucas chose to accept his execution and waive further appeals after DeSantis signed his death warrant in July.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Season 20 of the hit reality dating series introduced seven couples who agreed to marry each other without seeing, talking or knowing anything about each other.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Andie, as research for an article about modern dating, seduces Benjamin and then transforms herself into the girlfriend from hell.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Meaning any excuse for why the Trojans aren’t breaking through will no longer suffice.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • If the connection lacks consistency, the chemistry alone won’t suffice.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Developers must also satisfy nuclear cybersecurity rules, Department of War authorization requirements and protections for operational technology and industrial control systems.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The kind of dessert that satisfies your craving, but doesn’t taste too sickly sweet.
    George Yang, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • At this point, the two begin (deep sigh) performing lines from Romeo and Juliet while dressed as the title characters.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • He was also dressed as his idol, a true-to-life cosplay that his father, Steve, said he's done for three consecutive Halloweens.
    Brian Bull, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The investment ideas are tailored to these specific strategies and could differ from the investment bank's fundamental ratings.
    Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • It is tailored to their story with each stone chosen for a reason and a design that was made for her.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Even though Vaughn's initial plea was not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect, and a mental status exam was ordered, no pretrial tests were done.
    Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026
  • For good measure, Pabst’s social media updates took a tongue-in-cheek approach that may have actually convinced people the posts were more playful than actual pleas for help.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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