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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
Caitlin Beale, Health, 22 Apr. 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants the Islamic Republic’s disintegration, whereas Trump, possibly satisfied with tactical success in Iran, may desire any graceful exit.
—Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
The legislation included a detailed governance structure that satisfied lenders by giving the borrower, the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, control over decision making for three years after the deal closed.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Layering your chia pudding with protein, fiber, and fat supports an even blood sugar response and can keep you satisfied for even longer.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 22 Apr. 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants the Islamic Republic’s disintegration, whereas Trump, possibly satisfied with tactical success in Iran, may desire any graceful exit.
—Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
Miami also declined to offer Jovic, though there’s no indication that his inclusion would have satisfied Phoenix.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
The legislation included a detailed governance structure that satisfied lenders by giving the borrower, the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, control over decision making for three years after the deal closed.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 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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That music was one of the only ways to communicate with his mom and formed the soundtrack to the mother and son’s happiest moments.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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For me, a happy ending would be Rue finally being free of all of her past mistakes that have led to her current situation.—
Zoë Haylock,
Vulture,
27 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
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The conservative trio of Johnson, Lee, and Scott often presents a powerful negotiating bloc during contentious policy debates, but their previous calls to end the filibuster have not convinced enough of their colleagues.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2026
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His answer was rooted in firsthand experience — Tomlin spent 12 months around Rodgers and came away convinced the veteran quarterback’s attachment to football extends far beyond game day.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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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
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McClatchy is compensated as a part of our syndication partnership with TMX.—
Tracy Yochum,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some content creators are compensated, and this also creates problematic incentives in the system.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But on Saturday, with the college basketball world stressed over the transfer portal and UConn fans, in particular, waiting on similar big decisions from their own stars, Karaban was glad to know his next steps.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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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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“Satisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfied. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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