satisfies

present tense third-person singular of satisfy
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as in alleviates
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 compensates
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 satisfies This creamy and cozy casserole is somehow still perfectly light and bright, as friendly as a summer side that satisfies those buttery cravings. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026 Tillis also said the agreement reached with Blanche satisfies his concerns. Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 Who determines whether a prospective or current player satisfies Article XIII, Section 1(a), and what standard would be used to make that determination? Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Author James Barrat argues that unpredictable, civilization changing AI development already satisfies one influential definition. Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 When the two storylines collide, Nolan stages a clash of A-list titans that throws the director’s usual cerebral machinations aside and instead satisfies his audience with some good old-fashion bloodlust. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026 Rival clubs may need to see their goaltending fail before stepping up with an offer that satisfies Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff. Murat Ates, New York Times, 9 July 2026 Other cities are fighting lawsuits from developers who say their Live Local projects were rejected in violation of the law’s provisions, which require local authorities to grant approval if a proposal satisfies certain conditions. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 That agreement should spell out the settlement amount, the payment deadline and provide explicit confirmation that the payment satisfies the debt in full. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 29 June 2026
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  • Morgan Stanley’s Joseph Moore said the arrangement alleviates concerns about circular financing because third-party investors would provide most of the capital, while Nvidia would participate only to a limited extent.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Adding Skubal alleviates some of the weight of that decision.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
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  • Greenblatt found the first frequently convinces the second that the work is fine.
    Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • It’s already been established that Ted is returning to coach the team, though what exactly convinces him to come back is a reveal saved for the premiere itself.
    Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026
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  • One of their latest launches, the Biodance Eye Patches in Vita Niacinamide, fulfills that mission by bringing the brand’s hydrogel technology into a format that’s truly optimized for the delicate eye area.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Petite and portable, the South Seas Rattan Side Cart fulfills the desire for a bedside table that’s slightly out of the ordinary.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026
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  • Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
  • For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.
    Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
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  • That's because the remaining healthy testicle often compensates by producing enough testosterone and sperm on its own.
    Angela Haupt, Time, 22 July 2026
  • The more useful question is what the current price assumes, what could change those assumptions, and whether the likely return compensates investors for the risks.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
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  • Lee indulges that emotional ambiguity, the way the pedal steel can blur the distinction between a frown and a smile.
    Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
  • Chris is a freelance journalist who, when not writing, skywatching, playing games or building Lego, indulges his taste for horror, sci-fi and the post-apocalyptic.
    Chris McMullen, Space.com, 24 June 2026
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  • Despite the warning, Max persuades both the guide and the rest of the group to choose the red path instead.
    Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 29 July 2026
  • The open question is whether Wednesday’s beat and share price jump is just a blip, or the catalyst that persuades investors to give the stock a more durable re-rating.
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 23 July 2026
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  • Connecticut Coalition for Pretrial Justice formed to press for reform of the cash bail system in Connecticut, something the group said keeps people behind bars not based on safety concerns but on their ability to pay.
    Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The timeline keeps changing while this community is left waiting.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

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