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as in nicely
in a satisfactory way
the matter has been resolved satisfactorily
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as in enough
in or to a degree or quantity that meets one's requirements or satisfaction
supplied us satisfactorily, if not lavishly, with meals during our stay
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Recent Examples of satisfactorily
The judge’s order stated that Empower continues to fail to perform satisfactorily despite the quality improvement plans, corrective actions and other remedial measures put in place by the state, and poses imminent danger to the children under its care.
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Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Maybe most readers really do feel it’s been satisfactorily replaced by the Tomatometer and Amazon customer reviews and friends on Goodreads.
—John Williams, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
Greg’s just not that interesting a villain, and whatever Season 3 was doing with him didn’t satisfactorily pay off or, at worst, felt like an extended setup for a Season 4.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
The paintings are serious works of deliberate construction which read satisfactorily as abstractions not unrelated to the work of Caio Fonseca.
—Erin Parish, Miami Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
Fisher has agreed to pay $1,000 to enter a yearlong diversion program that, if completed satisfactorily, could end in the trespass charge's being dismissed.
—Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 3 Dec. 2025
Both the individual and organizational plaintiffs satisfactorily show irreparable harm.
—New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
The explosion of data and increasing customer expectations have made machine learning (ML) essential to delivering satisfactorily against enterprise customer expectations.
—Glenn Katz, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Grief tangles with lingering frustration over a mental illness that was never satisfactorily named or treated.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 Aug. 2025
Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Maybe most readers really do feel it’s been satisfactorily replaced by the Tomatometer and Amazon customer reviews and friends on Goodreads.
—John Williams, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
Greg’s just not that interesting a villain, and whatever Season 3 was doing with him didn’t satisfactorily pay off or, at worst, felt like an extended setup for a Season 4.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
The paintings are serious works of deliberate construction which read satisfactorily as abstractions not unrelated to the work of Caio Fonseca.
—Erin Parish, Miami Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
Fisher has agreed to pay $1,000 to enter a yearlong diversion program that, if completed satisfactorily, could end in the trespass charge's being dismissed.
—Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 3 Dec. 2025
Both the individual and organizational plaintiffs satisfactorily show irreparable harm.
—New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
The explosion of data and increasing customer expectations have made machine learning (ML) essential to delivering satisfactorily against enterprise customer expectations.
—Glenn Katz, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Grief tangles with lingering frustration over a mental illness that was never satisfactorily named or treated.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfactorily
Adverb
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It was well appointed and modern, with a sleek and nicely stocked wet bar, and curtains that swiftly opened or closed at the touch of a button.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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And that should pair nicely with an offense the club expects to be fantastic.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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True to the hotel’s philosophy of repose and rest, the basket invites you to linger longer in your rooms, with enough to keep munching on through the morning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The marine mammal cannot survive in the Baltic Sea long-term as the salt concentration of the water isn’t high enough.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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After all, Tatis did just fine as the Dominican’s leadoff hitter in the World Baseball Classic.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The announcement comes at a moment when calls for reform at fine-dining institutions and the awards bestowed on them have become a flashpoint.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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After a while, however, the matter density drops sufficiently that if there are any other components, their (more slowly-decreasing) effects will begin to appear.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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As long as the threat remains sufficiently high, shipping companies are unlikely to take the risk of resuming transit.—
Annette Choi,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Forbes, Devin’s face, 29 years old, good-looking.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
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The middle class expanded, with people landing good-paying jobs that resulted in higher tax revenue for state coffers.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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An increasing number of voters feel that their needs and concerns are no longer adequately represented.—
Roger Sherman,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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The complaint comes after two jury verdicts this week — both against Meta and one involving Google’s YouTube — concluded that the online platforms are failing to adequately police their sites for content that’s causing real-life harm.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Austin-Gatson emphasized that Georgia's current system — primaries followed by general elections — allows voters to better evaluate candidates and ensures fairness in the process.—
CBS Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Sacramento got to the line plenty as well before the break, shooting 8 for 11.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Rihanna is reportedly doing alright after a suspect was taken into custody for allegedly firing at her home on Sunday.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Mar. 2026
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But things have gotten a little more uptight than alright with Moy’s family.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Satisfactorily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfactorily. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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