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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 convinces
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 fulfills
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 pleases
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 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
That agreement should spell out the settlement amount, the payment deadline and provide explicit confirmation that the payment satisfies the debt in full.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
By letting companies digitally tag and incorporate this general repository by reference, the SEC satisfies their legal cautionary obligations.
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Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Orange dream freeze at Your 3rd Spot A little sweet and a little sassy, the orange dream freeze satisfies a hankering for a cocktail and a dessert.
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Angela Hansberger,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
Current production satisfies less than one percent of global demand.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Neediness is a never-ending hunger for external validation that no response ever satisfies.
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Sabrina Romanoff,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
Trump will only make a deal that satisfies his red lines, the official said, referring to the president’s demands that Iran must abandon its nuclear program, give up its enriched uranium supplies and open the Strait of Hormuz.
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Kate Sullivan,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
Using keywords satisfies those requirements, even if the conversation doesn't come to a satisfying conclusion.
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Jill Duffy,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
Finding a single system that simultaneously satisfies all the requirements is analogous to shopping for a car online.
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Kai James,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
By letting companies digitally tag and incorporate this general repository by reference, the SEC satisfies their legal cautionary obligations.
—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Orange dream freeze at Your 3rd Spot A little sweet and a little sassy, the orange dream freeze satisfies a hankering for a cocktail and a dessert.
—
Angela Hansberger,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
Current production satisfies less than one percent of global demand.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Neediness is a never-ending hunger for external validation that no response ever satisfies.
—
Sabrina Romanoff,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
Trump will only make a deal that satisfies his red lines, the official said, referring to the president’s demands that Iran must abandon its nuclear program, give up its enriched uranium supplies and open the Strait of Hormuz.
—
Kate Sullivan,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
Using keywords satisfies those requirements, even if the conversation doesn't come to a satisfying conclusion.
—
Jill Duffy,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
Finding a single system that simultaneously satisfies all the requirements is analogous to shopping for a car online.
—
Kai James,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfies
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And without significant sanctions relief that alleviates the suffering of ordinary Iranians and sets the country on a clear path to economic recovery, difficult questions could again arise about the regime’s longstanding policy of defiance against the US.
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Seasoned party-planners say that striving to create meaningful interactions instead of for perfection alleviates some of the stress of hosting.
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But the answer might also be what convinces a talented person to accept an offer—or apply in the first place.
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Then Carmy convinces Syd to prepare her Coca-Cola short ribs, also served at the family meal.
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Decentralizing from the business frees you to focus on what fulfills your personal purpose, while making your business more attractive to buyers.
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Likewise, Svelta considers that the research process fulfills an important function.
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Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.
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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.
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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.
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However, research findings are mixed, and not everyone compensates by eating more.
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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.
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But instead of paranoia, Spielberg indulges openness.
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Your warmth persuades when details sparkle today.
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When he is held captive by the nymph Calypso, Athena persuades Zeus to secure Odysseus’s release.
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Imagine a supply chain agent that checks inventory levels regularly, spots potential shortfalls, keeps a list of alternative suppliers and makes purchases when needed.
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The fact is the Original 13 state keeps some paperwork under lock and key for 100 years to everyone except the participants.
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