suits 1 of 2

noun

plural of suit
1
as in lawsuits
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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2
as in appeals
an earnest request O Lord of Heaven, hear our humble suit

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suits

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verb

present tense third-person singular of suit
1
as in suffices
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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2
as in pleases
to give satisfaction to the location of our hotel suited us just fine

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3
as in clothes
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes went to the party suited in a strange getup that he'd picked out himself

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4
as in tailors
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation a bohemian by nature, she would have to suit her behavior to the corporate culture

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Recent Examples of suits
Noun
While working at a New York City hedge fund, Marchitelli started an Instagram account in his downtime by posting (mostly headless) images of himself in a variety of custom suits. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 Less has been publicly reported about NASA’s work with Axiom Space, which, under a spacesuit-as-a-service contract, is the agency’s only current provider of suits for astronauts to venture out onto the lunar surface. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026 For the Catholic and symbolic ceremonies, the groom donned two bespoke suits by HKT Custom Clothiers—one made from Loro Piana blue linen and the other from Vitale Barberis Canonico tuxedo fabric. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026 Workers in white hazmat suits unload bodies from a stream of ambulances. — Surendra Phuyal, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026 Earlier in the day Scuderia Ferrari unveiled a special, one-off livery for their home race at Monza and bespoke race suits to be sported by Leclerc and his teammate Lewis Hamilton, paying tribute to the seven-time German World Champion. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Those who collected evidence had to use hazmat suits and gas masks while inside the home. — Andrea May Sahouri, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026 There were suits, there were gowns; but there were no Real Housewives present for this level of Real Housewives reunion glam. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 The suits would not require the Pentagon to restart its work with the company. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
The Runway desk has an agnostic look—something that thankfully suits your ever-evolving design tastes. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026 And with 15 colors ranging from neutral to vivid hues, you’re guaranteed to find one that suits your style. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 Scorpios suits melodic sets that gather slowly through sunset, while SantAnna books larger house names for pool-scale productions. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 Unglazed terra-cotta pots dry soil faster, which suits drought-lovers like rosemary but not moisture-lovers like basil. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2026 The design effects have a theatricality that suits the classical-style score and the storytelling flow of the narrative. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026 The merch trend suits a tech industry that has started to show more interest in cultural signifiers over the last few years. — T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026 Featuring an elastic waistband, side slit, and fun floral print, this maxi skirt suits everything from summer trips to fall family get-togethers. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 Accordingly, these three are our Editors’ Choice winners, though Kanary is still worth considering if its style suits you best. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suits
  1. lawsuits
  2. appeals
  3. suffices
  4. pleases
  5. dresses
  6. tailors
  7. pleas
  8. fits
Noun
  • State Farm reduced its payouts to policyholders by more than a billion dollars as massive storms tore up the rooftops of houses in Oklahoma, according to company documents released as part of an ongoing series of lawsuits.
    — Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Under his watch, the CFTC has taken action in lawsuits across the country to support prediction sites, including in Nevada, arguing that state gaming laws don’t apply.
    — Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of lawsuits
Noun
  • 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
  • The assessor’s office staff said they’re braced for a slew of appeals from out-of-state residents.
    — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of appeals
Verb
  • The majority explained that authority for the president to construct the ballroom requires satisfying both of those statutes; neither alone suffices.
    — Ellen P. Aprill, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Simply continuing your current savings strategy or leaving funds in a traditional savings account no longer suffices.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of suffices
Verb
  • Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
  • For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.
    — Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of pleases
Verb
  • Later, CeCe dresses her up in a pink tutu and makes up a dance for her kitten.
    — Parents, Parents, 31 July 2026
  • Young, who dresses Dakota Johnson, Julianne Moore, and Scarlett Johansson, spotlighted it as an essential for summer travel in her latest Quince curation.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Definition of dresses
Verb
  • The Galaxy Watch has a Running Coach that tailors a plan to your current fitness level.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
  • LaFleur deftly tailors his pass concepts to the different skill sets of his receivers.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of tailors
Noun
  • 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
  • The Valkyries’ coaching staff’s pleas to the officiating crew for a flagrant foul call were not successful.
    — Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of pleas
Verb
  • Carrots, beets, lettuces, spinach, turnips and chard can all be good fits outdoors.
    — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Choosing between them ultimately comes down to which best fits your kitchen, stylistically and literally.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
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“Suits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suits. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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