Examples of suitable in a Sentence
The dress was a suitable choice.
We upgraded the computer to make it suitable to our needs.
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Cartwright recommends glass or BPA-free plastic receptacles, which are suitable for both refrigeration and reheating.
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Investing in digital assets carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors.
—Jon Stojan, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.
—Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
If cotton items aren’t suitable for new textiles, they can be recycled into nonwoven goods or other non-textile products.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Investing in digital assets carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors.
—Jon Stojan, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.
—Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
If cotton items aren’t suitable for new textiles, they can be recycled into nonwoven goods or other non-textile products.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Suitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suitable. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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suitable
adjective
suit·able
ˈsüt-ə-bəl 
1
: adapted to a use or purpose
food suitable for human consumption
2
: being fit or right for a use or group
clothes suitable to the occasion
a movie suitable for children
3
: qualified sense 1, capable
looking for a suitable replacement
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