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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
Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
As players, some of us demand adversity to feel satisfied, while others are content to coast.
—Alan Bradley, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2025
But so far, fans seem satisfied with the prospect of a MrBeast studio visit, and the fiasco of the past few days is unlikely to put a dent in his massive popularity.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025
Trump White House officials have suggested a U.S. Supreme Court order regarding the return of a Maryland man improperly deported to El Salvador has been satisfied, despite him remaining in prison in the Central American country.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
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Known for contributing to better outcomes, like lower C-section rates, more infrequent complications, and a more satisfied mother, midwives are experiencing a powerful resurgence.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
As players, some of us demand adversity to feel satisfied, while others are content to coast.
—Alan Bradley, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2025
But so far, fans seem satisfied with the prospect of a MrBeast studio visit, and the fiasco of the past few days is unlikely to put a dent in his massive popularity.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025
Trump White House officials have suggested a U.S. Supreme Court order regarding the return of a Maryland man improperly deported to El Salvador has been satisfied, despite him remaining in prison in the Central American country.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfied
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There are plenty of restaurants to keep you satiated and hydrated throughout your stay, including Rendezvous at Ecolodge, Tropics Café, Brigadoon, and Bizzy B Bakery.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes,
12 Dec. 2024
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The versatile food is also a major part of breakfast time because it's made of filling protein to keep you satiated and clear-headed until lunch.—
Veronica Cristino,
Vogue,
7 Dec. 2024
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But now Miami would have to be convinced of bringing in the 31-year-old Beal, who, by picking up his $57 million player option for 2026-27, is still owed $110 million for two seasons after this one.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Once and for all, you will be convinced that ranch and pickles are the perfect pairing.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2025
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That’s compared to only 55% of women who feel fulfilled still working a nine-to-five job for someone else.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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School leaders believed other records that might have fulfilled the requests contained too much private information and were excluded from public record under student privacy laws.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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And copyright associations and bylaws are also being developed to ensure that our artists are being compensated for licensing of their music and all that.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
27 Dec. 2024
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No film version of Wilson has compensated for his arch, schematic theatricality, specifically in Fences (2016), Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (2020), and now The Piano Lesson.—
Armond White,
National Review,
27 Dec. 2024
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The crowd, at first shocked, and then raucously delighted, seemed unable to believe their ears.—
Paul Albani-Burgio,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Packers outgoing president Mark Murphy announced the pick to a delighted audience that went wild after hearing Golden’s name.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Adopting it for use cases that support human workers, rather than attempting to replace them, is likely to lead to happier, less stressed and ultimately more productive employees.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Larry David doesn't sound happy about Bill Maher's dinner with President Donald Trump.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Surely, Johnson had to be relieved to be traded by the lowly Carolina Panthers to a team that is a legitimate Super Bowl contender.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
21 Dec. 2024
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They are also relieved that the war, for now, has ended.—
Loubna Mrie,
The Atlantic,
20 Dec. 2024
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Our publicist persuaded the New York Times to do an article on the hundredth anniversary of La Bohème and its staying power as reflected by Rent.—
Jeffrey Seller,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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Convinced that sunken treasures were hidden beneath what was about to become three high-rise buildings, the amateur river detectives donned hard hats and persuaded a backhoe operator to let them onto the site.—
Kinsey Gidick,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Satisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfied. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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