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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
Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Through its history, the latter approaches have often left F1 divided, with difficult compromises that leave few fully satisfied.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
But ultimately, the bill satisfied enough legislators to pass both chambers.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
In practice, in the First Amendment context, this test is almost never satisfied.
—Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Through its history, the latter approaches have often left F1 divided, with difficult compromises that leave few fully satisfied.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
To her, Dorr’s presentation satisfied questions of access, freeing the library board to consider capacity.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
But ultimately, the bill satisfied enough legislators to pass both chambers.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfied
Adjective
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Customers are pleased with this version, according to Pisciotti.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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That trio meant a lot to TCU, but Dykes was pleased with how a new crop of leaders emerged organically as spring camp progressed.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Alaves are happy to chase their opponents up the pitch, Mallorca are more comfortable sitting back, while Sevilla have adopted a direct approach since Luis Garcia Plaza took over in March.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are happy to greet the public at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia in Sydney on April 17.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If automation eliminates most jobs and the wage share collapses, the people with money—capital owners—will be already satiated, while displaced workers can’t afford to buy anything.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The first sweet treat satiated their hunger.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fuqua is not convinced that Jackson did what he is accused of doing, despite the number of accusers (five) and the fact that Jackson publicly talked about sharing his bed with boys.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Cora considered sending Weissert back out for the seventh, but pitching coach Andrew Bailey convinced him to make a change.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But its full potential as a global platform for national projects would be fulfilled by Starlink, the satellite internet service that Musk first announced in 2015.—
Ben Tarnoff,
Big Think,
23 Apr. 2026
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Since then, the company has fulfilled nearly 65,000 orders, the quickest of which landed on the customer's doorstep in roughly 10 minutes.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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That could spell the end of the line for Sporkey, Rex, Hamm, Bo Peep and the other dolls and action figures that once delighted Bonnie.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Those interested in sampling local cuisine will be delighted by the varied dining options, including down-home barbecue joints, classic diners, and an ever-growing selection of spots featuring global cuisines.—
Ellie Nan Storck,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Feaster is being compensated too well to not get a shot.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The miners were represented by the United Mine Workers of America, which submitted a list of demands when the strike began, including implementing the eight-hour workday, being compensated for the time miners spent in the shafts, and the right to select their own housing and doctors.—
Robert Forrant,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Jaia Peabody is glad to be a part of the mission.—
Courtney Cole,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Zdenka Majercak, Emma Everitt, Samantha Walsh and Isabella Lisenko led the defense in front of Yerkes, who Oak Forest coach Mike DaLuga is sure glad to have in the net.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Satisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfied. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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