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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
Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
The question for the justices was whether the suit was barred by the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, a 1976 law that generally forbids suits against foreign states.
—Adam Liptak, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2025
And that’s been a description that has suited none of them this year.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
In the six weeks since the suits were filed, the two sides have waged a battle in public and in court over a range of issues, including the professional rules governing out-of-court statements, the proper scope of subpoenas, and now the protective order that will govern mutual discovery.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
The question for the justices was whether the suit was barred by the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, a 1976 law that generally forbids suits against foreign states.
—Adam Liptak, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
Great for hanging poolside or exploring the grounds of a resort, this set is an easy outfit suited for your next beach getaway.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2025
And that’s been a description that has suited none of them this year.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
Noun
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By joining an existing right-wing lawsuit against Target, Uthmeier took DeSantis’ campaign to a new low.—
Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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Annabelle Gordon | Reuters The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has dropped at least five enforcement lawsuits in recent days.—
Sara Salinas,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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In a 2023 documentary celebrating the boot’s 50th anniversary, the New York rapper Rakim explained its appeal.—
Kin Woo,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Trump already has filed an appeal to the Supreme Court in a dispute over whether the president can fire the head of an independent agency.—
Erin Doherty,
Axios,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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If players don’t have a clear bag on them, a 1 gallon Ziploc bag will suffice.—
Gieson Cacho,
The Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2025
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This column is not about to adjudicate the merits of a complex legal case but suffice to say the US Justice Department has any number of priority legal cases to pursue.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes,
29 Jan. 2025
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Colonial empires established plantations in Asia and South America to satisfy demand in Europe and North America.—
Peter S. Goodman,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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The cannibals of the South Sea Islands roast human beings alive to satisfy hunger.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In the studio, Prieto, dressed in a white guayabera and jeans, surveyed the image.—
Stephania Taladrid,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
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Seated along the sidewalk outside Cafe Tropical, the singer, dressed in dark-wash denim and kitten heels, orders a Diet Coke and a trio of the Cuban cafe’s signature pastelitos.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The threats faced by individuals like Michael are tailored and dynamic.—
Chad Angle,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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All of his clothes were tailored by my tailor, Chris Kerr.—
Mark Peikert,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Young Thug ended 2024 on a high note for himself and his fans when he was offered a plea deal and released from jail.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Ruby cast blame on Hildebrandt for what had occurred and agreed to testify against the counselor as part of a plea deal.—
Rachel Brodsky,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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Wilson recently hard-launched their romance during an interview.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
20 Feb. 2025
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Save for a few exceptions, the show’s casting seems to prioritize people who are relatively inexperienced and also idealistic in their views of romance.—
Kayti Burt,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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