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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
Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Among those satisfied with the official conclusion is Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
Gartside seemed aware of a certain potential for racial condescension in his worship of Franklin and unsure of how to resolve it, struggling to offer an explanation that satisfied him of her role in the cosmology of Cupid and Psyche 85.
—Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 15 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
What’s the best deal that leaves both your stomach and your wallet satisfied?
—Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Among those satisfied with the official conclusion is Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
But ultimately, the bill satisfied enough legislators to pass both chambers.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
Gartside seemed aware of a certain potential for racial condescension in his worship of Franklin and unsure of how to resolve it, struggling to offer an explanation that satisfied him of her role in the cosmology of Cupid and Psyche 85.
—Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfied
Adjective
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In 2025, target-date funds continued on the track of three trends investors can be relatively pleased about.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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Netflix is none too pleased with a claim being made by stand-up comic Mark Normand.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Note that the service isn't particularly happy, helpful, or welcoming, but who has time for pleasantries when you're slammed all day?—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, the polite thing to do to maintain some sort of family connection would be to send a gift to the happy couple, along with a card conveying your good wishes.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The first sweet treat satiated their hunger.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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Spend the day lounging on the wide, spacious beaches, fishing in clear Gulf waters, or staying satiated at quaint small businesses like Skinny’s Place, North Shore Cafe, or The Doctor’s Office speakeasy.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Mom convinced her to continue playing.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Willick was not convinced by this explanation, noting that many graphic and upsetting stories had been shared from the bimah in the past two and a half years—stories about violence perpetrated by Hamas.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While Nordstrom curates its assortment, some beauty brands like Haruharu Wonder may be fulfilled by third-party sellers.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2026
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Again, all outstanding contracts will be fulfilled.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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Around them, a dozen children sunk into their parents’ laps — giggling, wriggling and delighted by the story.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Two weeks before Quinn and Jack Hughes joined Storrie for his opening monologue on Saturday Night Live, many Heated Rivalry fans would have been delighted by the collision of two worlds.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2026
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The financial loss for Brazil's public accounts will be compensated by a 12% tax on crude exports, the government said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Two employees, Lisa Johnson and Gale Miller Anderson, later sued the company in the Cook County circuit court, arguing they should have been compensated for that time under federal and state law.—
Jenna Schweikert,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While the Giants struggled in their home opener, many of the fans were just glad to be back at the ballpark to watch their favorite team.—
Andrea Nakano,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Nova senior Jayla Huntley-Murphy, 18, was glad that all of her classmates can enjoy the prom without having to worry about the cost.—
Alie Skowronski,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Satisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfied. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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