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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
Adriana Lee, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
Two-thirds of those suits have been brought in the past decade (after the Paris Climate Agreement was reached in 2015) and 85% of the cases were filed in U.S. and European courts.
—Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
In Zimbabwe, mbira music can be played in secular settings; indeed, the Zimbabwean musician Thomas Mapfumo’s signal achievement was to transform mbira ballads, running electricity through the folk tunes, to suit a Western-style band format.
—Percy Zvomuya, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The first suit was dismissed in June 2021 by the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia.
—Adriana Lee, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
Two-thirds of those suits have been brought in the past decade (after the Paris Climate Agreement was reached in 2015) and 85% of the cases were filed in U.S. and European courts.
—Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
Erivo makes the case for suiting always being appropriate for evening attire beautifully.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
In Zimbabwe, mbira music can be played in secular settings; indeed, the Zimbabwean musician Thomas Mapfumo’s signal achievement was to transform mbira ballads, running electricity through the folk tunes, to suit a Western-style band format.
—Percy Zvomuya, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
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In a statement, Brentwood police Chief Timothy Herbert said the city agreed to settle the lawsuit to avoid further litigation and appeal costs.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Williams underwent a health screening for respiratory problems, but was sent back to work, the lawsuit said.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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In Minnesota, companies offering veteran benefit services or appeal services are required by law to disclose this fact before accepting payment from a veteran.Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2024
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Love them or hate them, Apple’s peripherals have a distinctive visual appeal, and that’s especially true of the Magic Trackpad.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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The guidelines say nothing about an ER doctor’s examination sufficing.Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
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Cohen’s client list is so illustrious that most of the names have to be kept hush-hush, but suffice to say she’s worked with top talent from the likes of Kering Group, Condé Nast and the BBC.Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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In essence, the Fed has satisfied its dual mandate of keeping inflation and unemployment low.Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Get The Recipe 16 of 25 Classic Pumpkin Pie Made with refrigerated pie dough, this richly spiced pie will satisfy the Thanksgiving purists.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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According to Goldy, a manager dressed in a floor-length silver-gray pleather gown, a typical selection at W Salon is at least $2,000.Talia Lavin, Curbed, 7 Nov. 2024
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All game, four fans dressed in Tatum USA jerseys sat next to Kerr along the visiting bench.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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With mobile marketing, brands and advertisers must recognize the diversity of generational audiences and tailor their strategies to connect with each group.Boris Abaev, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The earbuds deliver decent audio performance, especially at higher volumes, and give users the ability to tailor the equalizer settings through a dedicated app for optimal bass and treble.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The strike began just over a month after CEO Kelly Ortberg took the helm of the company, which in 2024, had major issues with safety, a plea agreement and settlement for fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019, and another labor dispute with its onsite firefighters.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The officials note that their plea comes after polling suggesting many Americans are concerned about postelection chaos and potential violence.Julia Mueller, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Her romance with Travis Kelce also may have brought her new fans from NFL world.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Back in September, The Jasmine Brand first hinted at Franklin and Castillo’s romance.Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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