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noun

plural of suit
1
as in lawsuits
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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2
as in appeals
an earnest request O Lord of Heaven, hear our humble suit

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suits

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verb

present tense third-person singular of suit
1
as in suffices
to be fitting or proper no, a second-floor room won't suit if there's no elevator, since one of us has a disability

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2
as in pleases
to give satisfaction to the location of our hotel suited us just fine

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3
as in clothes
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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4
as in tailors
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 suits
Noun
Meloni began appearing in more serious apparel in this new role, mostly dark suits with white shirts. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 So naturally, the suits from the movies are broadly recognized. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026 Romano’s wry, hangdog default demeanor suits his character, Joe, a father of two who’s separated from his wife (Penelope Ann Miller) and living in a depressing motel. — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 Prior to the new ruling, current state law restricted electronically generated court transcripts to civil suits involving less than $35,000 and disallowed their use for unlimited civil cases and family and probate matters. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 Heicher says local kids once used the bridge structure as a jungle gym, while old photographs show women posing on top of the bridge in 1950s bathing suits. — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 The critical issue for citizen suits is who — the government or private citizens — collects fines and has control. — Michael Phillis, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 The crypto influencers who aren't dead or in prison are now wearing suits with American flag lapel pins on their podcasts. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026 Morgan has faced several suits in recent years stemming from the funeral business. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
Develop a clear strategy and invest in an AI tool that suits your needs. — Punnam Raju Manthena, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Accordingly, these three are our Editors’ Choice winners, though Kanary is still worth considering if its style suits you best. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 Briggs is the more natural pass catcher, a role that suits Lofton’s strengths. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2026 The design, which includes a ¼-inch self hem, delivers a clean look that suits a modern bathroom. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026 Start with a lid that suits your home’s style, then remove the existing handle if necessary. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026 Which suits the performatively jaded teens, who chain-smoke at restaurants with white tablecloths and traverse the city without curfew or constraint. — Judy Berman, Time, 5 Aug. 2026 But risk suits Withers better, especially when his roles clarify his own story. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026 Sink wore the shade 234 L’Orange Sienne, a gorgeous bronzy-orange color that suits her red hair and pale skin beautifully. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suits
  1. lawsuits
  2. appeals
  3. suffices
  4. pleases
  5. dresses
  6. tailors
  7. pleas
  8. fits
Noun
  • Surges of federal agents into cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago and Minneapolis fueled mass protests, lawsuits and widespread claims of harassment and racial profiling.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The office also helps investigate and manage congressional investigations into the administration and lawsuits against the president when he is sued in his official capacity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of lawsuits
Noun
  • Lower courts had tossed out the last-ditch appeals to save Bruce by concluding the animal rescue lacked a concrete interest in the dog's survival sufficient to challenge the dangerousness finding by local authorities.
    — Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • If successful, the appeals could potentially lead to lower costs tied to the jury trial awards.
    — Sean Emery, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of appeals
Verb
  • Simply continuing your current savings strategy or leaving funds in a traditional savings account no longer suffices.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • But why buy brand new items when an old pillowcase suffices?
    — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Definition of suffices
Verb
  • Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
  • For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.
    — Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of pleases
Verb
  • Later, CeCe dresses her up in a pink tutu and makes up a dance for her kitten.
    — Parents, Parents, 31 July 2026
  • Regardless, men behaving in a repulsed or shocked way when a man dresses feminine or in women’s clothing is homophobic.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
Definition of dresses
Verb
  • LaFleur deftly tailors his pass concepts to the different skill sets of his receivers.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 29 July 2026
  • There’s also a sound personalization engine that tailors the frequency response to your individual hearing.
    — Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026
Definition of tailors
Noun
  • The government pushed forward with its exit policy despite pleas to hold off from industry associations who said their members need the Haitian workers to help sustain operations.
    — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Trump reportedly watched the violence on television from the White House, refusing pleas from conservative television hosts, aides, and family members to call for an end to the violence.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of pleas
Verb
  • Everyone has their own idea of what kind of quarterback fits their offense.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Certain things are exempt, like virtual textbooks, but teachers are still trying to figure out where everything else fits.
    — Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of fits

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