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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
Marianna Cerini, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
In a class-action suit, originally launched in 1993, the Cofán accused Texaco of dumping 18 billion gallons of oily wastewater across their ancestral lands between 1964 and 1990.
—Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Kate Middleton returned to her royal power suiting ways on Thursday, wearing a maroon Roland Mouret suit and other monochrome elements during a visit to Charing Cross Hospital in London with her husband Prince William.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Noun
In a sea of dresses and conventional silhouettes, the Armani suit read as deliberate and modern, strikingly different from the rest.
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Almost all plants grown for retail are propagated in a soil mix that is well-suited to large-scale commercial production but not ideal for home cultivation.
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The township is arguing that state law regarding government employee protections against lawsuits conflicts with federal court rulings.—
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The lawsuit further alleges she was served alcohol despite being underage.—
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Without question, Bardot expanded the appeal of international films from cinephiles and college students.—
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The appeal of Charli’s account was that her reviews were funny, yes, and a glimpse into her culture diet in relation to her own work.—
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With all the caveats that come with love and internet dating, 90 Day Fiancé and all its spinoff shows make for great entertainment.—
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The platform was originally designed for casual dating, but now attracts about 15 million monthly average users also seeking serious relationships, friendships, travel companions — and for about a quarter of users — networking.—
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Aesthetic instinct alone does not suffice.—
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If that 3-pointer with 11 1/2 to go doesn’t grab you, any one of his big buckets, steals or rebounds down the stretch would suffice as a turning point.—
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The crab rangoon added a satisfying crunch and works well as a sharable appetizer.—
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The great mystery is whether every solution — every single possible fluid history that satisfies the Navier-Stokes equations — makes sense everywhere and always.—
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Wear it like Hathaway with tailored trousers or dress it up with a sleek skirt for a soft, sophisticated look.—
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Lean into the femininity of the pattern by adding a polka-dot skirt or dress to your mix.—
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George, 64, wore a black tuxedo by Giorgio Armani tailored to perfection.—
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The same rigor needs to be applied to training that is tailored to the distinct skills needed to thrive in a remote setting or manage distributed teams.—
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Ruppe took a plea deal for involuntary manslaughter and driving while impaired in the death.—
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In 2018, Luchin was charged with robbing a bank in Orinda and later sentenced to a year in jail through a plea deal.—
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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