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as in pleased
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
satisfied customers tend to come back over and over
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as in happy
feeling that one's needs or desires have been met
a satisfied vacationer is one who has spent the time doing exactly what he or she wanted
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as in satiated
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire)
the players satisfied their hunger after the game with a big pasta dinner
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as in convinced
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
it took me a while to satisfy my attorney that I had good grounds for a lawsuit
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as in fulfilled
to do what is required by the terms of
the contractor had clearly failed to satisfy the terms of the agreement
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as in delighted
to give satisfaction to
a hot dinner and a relaxing massage never fails to satisfy her after a long week at work
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as in compensated
to provide (someone) with a just payment for loss or injury
the owners of the restaurant were generously satisfied for any business lost during the filming
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Recent Examples of satisfied
Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The council wasn’t satisfied and voted 10-1 in favor of equal raises.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Long after a clinical decision has set events in motion, a second system activates to verify whether the decision satisfied the rules.
—Holland Haynie, STAT, 21 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
This suggests that enterprises are no longer satisfied with AI chatbots gently nudging increases in productivity.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 June 2026
The council wasn’t satisfied and voted 10-1 in favor of equal raises.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Verb
What has followed, a decade plus of stunning hockey played by the most talented hockey player on earth, has satisfied all desires but the most important one.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Long after a clinical decision has set events in motion, a second system activates to verify whether the decision satisfied the rules.
—Holland Haynie, STAT, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfied
Adjective
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Not everyone in the Israeli government is pleased with the ceasefire deal.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Coaches may not be pleased if star tackle football players opt to play flag instead.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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For Jean Claude Érable and his bride Solange Hahati, celebrating their wedding on Saturday in such conditions meant having some family members and friends absent on one of their happiest days.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Not everyone is happy with the decisions, of course.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2026
Verb
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But if anyone thinks that has satiated this franchise’s hunger, they’d be mistaken.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
20 May 2026
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Fortunately, there are many snacks that can help keep you satiated between meals while keeping your blood pressure in check.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 May 2026
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But if you're not convinced yet, check out even more info on Trade's website or browse some of the bestselling subscription plans below to get started.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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But the locals on the island are convinced the town is cursed, and don’t necessarily approve of bringing tourists into the mix.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Rules must be enforced, budgets must be balanced, and duties need to be fulfilled.—
Niurys Robaina,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Blackstone fulfilled 100% of those requests by raising its quarterly cap and using employee capital to cover the remaining amount.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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An early example of internet-viral fame, the then-47-year-old unemployed charity worker from rural Scotland delighted viewers and judges with her powerful, angelic voice and charm.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Torres continues to show great flair in writing for Oscar winners, though, with Portman playing a mother delighted by her daughter’s interest in a step-child doll to torment.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Some also wanted to prevent those who assaulted law enforcement from being compensated.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Gilgeous-Alexander partly compensated for inefficient shooting performances by leaning on his supporting cast.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Rinker, whose last few years have been filled with loss, is just glad to be home.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Andrew coach Dave DeHaan is certainly glad for that.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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“Satisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfied. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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