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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
Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025
The musician has arrived at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans to cheer on Travis Kelce, dressed in a stark white suit jacket and her signature red lip.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2025
Hannah Malach, WWD, 9 Feb. 2025
Aft of the shift gate, on the center console, resides a quaint reminder of the times: a quintet of tape holders to offer a favorite cassette to suit the mood.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The situation escalated quickly, with Baldoni responding by filing a $250 million libel suit against The New York Times and later a $400 million lawsuit against Lively, Reynolds, and her publicist Leslie Sloane for alleged defamation and civil extortion.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025
The musician has arrived at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans to cheer on Travis Kelce, dressed in a stark white suit jacket and her signature red lip.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2025
Verb
Alix Earle put a sultry spin on suiting at the Fanatics Super Bowl party on Saturday in New Orleans.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 9 Feb. 2025
Aft of the shift gate, on the center console, resides a quaint reminder of the times: a quintet of tape holders to offer a favorite cassette to suit the mood.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suit
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The move to give Musk’s DOGE access to sensitive information drew a lawsuit Monday from two major federal employee unions claiming that the Trump Administration breached the Privacy Act of 1974.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
4 Feb. 2025
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The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, argues that Musk's team is using the system in violation of multiple privacy laws, including 1974's Privacy Act, and other regulations that dictate who is authorized to access the network.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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With the increasing diversity and international appeal of the Academy’s voting body, von Horn, like other directors whose film travel the world, tuned into his film’s universal appeal across language barriers.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Supreme Court has long recognized this principle, particularly in cases involving capital punishment, where exhaustive appeals processes are designed to ensure both procedural integrity and substantive fairness.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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So, suffice it to say that your man will be able to smell the luxury in every spritz of the Acqua di Parma Oud Eau de Parfum.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
29 Jan. 2025
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Other than these, a nice thank-you email or text should suffice.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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But the good cop/bad cop act didn’t entirely satisfy her fanbase.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2025
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What does revoking Biden's security clearance accomplish other than satisfy a petty grievance of a childish man?—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Gracie Abrams Gracie Abrams was dressed in Chanel, featuring a sheer cape that added a romantic touch to her outfit.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
3 Feb. 2025
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Now in their 50s, some displayed pictures of themselves as teenagers dressed in dance clothes or grinning at the camera.—
Sara Coello,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2025
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They were sent to potential voters in key states from June 21, 2016, through July 1, 2016, tailored to the leanings of each personality group.—
Corey G. Johnson,
ProPublica,
5 Feb. 2025
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends creating a family media plan to set specific, practical guidelines tailored to each household.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2025
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Steve Bannon has discussed with New York state prosecutors a potential plea deal in its criminal case charging the longtime ally of President Donald Trump with defrauding donors to a southern border wall, according to media reports.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Last month, a Brooklyn real estate magnate connected to Turkish officials admitted to orchestrating straw donations towards Adams’ mayoral campaign in a plea deal believed to require his cooperation at trial.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Following its premiere at TIFF, IndieWire praised the performances of Elordi and Edgar-Jones, and called it a romance that eschewed conventions.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
7 Feb. 2025
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Bridget Jones, as a character, has always hovered uncomfortably between the hard light of reality and the rosy glow of romance.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suit. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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