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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 appeal
an earnest request
O Lord of Heaven, hear our humble suit
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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 satisfy
to give satisfaction to
the location of our hotel suited us just fine
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as in to dress
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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as in to tailor
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 suit
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Healthcare organizations could follow suit, automating what Jeff Goldsmith describes as pervasive mistrust of physician judgment.
—Spencer Dorn, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Many were pricey pieces of programming for the streamer; a Training Day prequel without Denzel Washington might have suited HBO Max but couldn’t be justified budget-wise for the big screen.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Apple rivals, including Samsung and Google, have since followed suit, according to Apple Insider.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Healthcare organizations could follow suit, automating what Jeff Goldsmith describes as pervasive mistrust of physician judgment.
—Spencer Dorn, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
Principally, this suited the player and the club, who required the additional financial scope to recruit Malen from Borussia Dortmund.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Many were pricey pieces of programming for the streamer; a Training Day prequel without Denzel Washington might have suited HBO Max but couldn’t be justified budget-wise for the big screen.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
Noun
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Even if the allegations made in the Apple lawsuit are true, the unfortunate reality is simply removing a smartwatch won’t eliminate your risk of interacting with a PFAS.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
23 Jan. 2025
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In his recent lawsuit against the Gossip Girl actress, Justin Baldoni accuses Blake Lively of allegedly making derogatory comments about his nose.—
Caroline Bell,
StyleCaster,
23 Jan. 2025
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The case was dismissed after the judge learned that the prosecution had failed to turn over key evidence; Baldwin was officially cleared in December when the special prosecutor withdrew her appeal of that dismissal.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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In times of intensifying economic inequality, when many of the jobs on offer are precarious, underpaid, and spiritually deadening, the prospect of becoming your own boss holds a lot of appeal.—
Anna Wiener,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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As industries continue to evolve at breakneck speed, traditional approaches to teaching and learning no longer suffice.—
Maja Zelihic,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Against elite teams like Cleveland, Oklahoma City, and Boston—the very obstacles the Knicks must overcome to achieve their championship aspirations—that approach might not suffice.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2025
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After that, Plowright enjoyed a career resurgence at the age of 60, satisfying both upmarket tastes and more commercial fare.—
Pan Pylas,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Ah, the foot mask that launched a thousand gross, yet oddly satisfying videos.—
Amy Wilkinson,
SELF,
16 Jan. 2025
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The video, which was posted on Nextdoor, shows a figure in a red mask with horns and dressed in all black clothing ring the front doorbell.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2025
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He could be seen on numerous videos alongside other Proud Boys during the riot, dressed in tactical gear, leading chants and wielding the ax handle inside the Capitol.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2025
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Machine learning will dynamically tailor content, visuals and offers to individual preferences.—
Dani Nadel,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Features like personalized recommendations, natural photo searches and contextual app suggestions are tailored to individual usage patterns without exposing sensitive to external servers.—
Thomas Westerholm,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Over the course of 49 pages, the plea agreement describes an array of criminal acts involving Saavedra and other unnamed sheriff’s deputies, who allegedly harassed and threatened people to intimidate the crypto mogul’s enemies and further his criminal aims.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Two counts of murder and one count of kidnapping were dismissed as part of a plea agreement, according to court records.—
Katie Langford,
The Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2025
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As the Bachelor, Ellis is eager to embark on a journey filled with romance, adventure, and genuine connections.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Helmed by veteran soap writer and producer Michele Val Jean, with Sheila Ducksworth leading the CBS Studios/NAACP venture, the show promises to deliver everything a great soap should—romance, scandal, and struggle—while highlighting the complexities of elite Black communities.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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