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as in qualified
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
with only one suitable candidate it's not difficult to decide for whom to vote
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as in appropriate
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
I don't have anything suitable to wear to a bar mitzvah
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Recent Examples of suitable
Another option is to keep containerized roses as patio plants in the summer, carefully watered and kept sheltered from the worst of the afternoon sun until the weather becomes more moderate and suitable for planting in autumn.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
With month-to-month options and no credit checks, these plans are suitable for renters, students or anyone who prefers no-strings connectivity.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Arizona’s sunshine may be suitable for smiles, but for many residents, getting to the dentist is still out of reach.
—Sixteen Ramos, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
After losing star tight end Tucker Kraft , who led the team with 489 yards receiving and six touchdowns, to a season-ending ACL injury, Green Bay was on the hunt to find a suitable replacement.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
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Both are qualified to meet FAA surveillance requirements through prior test-site certification activities.—
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One of Actum’s largest clients is AltaMed Health Services Corporation, a federally-qualified network of community health centers in Los Angeles.—
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The result is a chic, vacation-appropriate alternative that travels beautifully.—
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This is not meant to provide Nix with an excuse, but an appropriate frame of reference.—
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In the first half, the defensive activity and competitive spirit were far better against the league’s best team, a night after Miami came up woefully short in both of those areas against the league’s worst team.—
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Despite being given three power plays in the first, the B’s were not good at all on the man advantage.—
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The gift is fitting, not just because Farley runs Ford, but his maternal grandfather, Emmet Tracy, was an early Ford employee who built Model T's.—
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Fashion stylist Ashley Dorough recommends styles that fall somewhere between floppy and snugly fitting on your head.—
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Use extra caution near the surf zone as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the frigid and turbulent ocean water.—
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The cyber-pet also features a high-fidelity facial screen capable of thousands of expressions and concise text replies.—
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Resar said the issue is technique and having a dedicated coach who specializes in tight ends and can teach him proper footwork and hand placement.—
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After not hosting an official ceremony in 2022, the Golden Globes returned to proper form in 2023, with stars showing off jaw-dropping looks on the red carpet.—
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Without the activist, even a competent and experienced board could compromise on the CEO selection to appease the vocal founder.—
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In a two-day trial last month, a jury concluded that Mullen is mentally competent to be tried in the slaying.—
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Wear a baggy sweater with fitted pants, or vice versa, for a relaxed but never messy balance.—
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Leggings are dipping under $25, and the Lunar Sheen Utility Mid-rise Pants, also 81 percent off, have a sporty, polished shine that works with everything from a hoodie on the plane to a fitted long sleeve for dinner after landing.—
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“Suitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitable. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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