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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
Jeep satisfies your typical consumer who is looking for a usable SUV with a decent price point.
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Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Readers looking for a fresh experience in the new year are likely to find at least something that satisfies their cravings.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Dec. 2025
Under Rule 23, a class may be certified only if the class satisfies all the requirements in Rule 23(a) and the requirements in one of the three subparagraphs of Rule 23(b).
—New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Whole grains absorb broth, creating a thicker, heartier texture that satisfies.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 23 Nov. 2025
And disappointingly, the commission somehow justified that this proposal satisfies the affordability pillar of state policy.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025
Waukesha County cheers key step in the process For Waukesha County, Boardman's statement satisfies officials' hope that state transportation leaders are at least acknowledging the importance of I-94 locally and are following the steps necessary to make a project happen at some point.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
As part of a plea agreement, prosecution was deferred on an additional charge for menacing so long as White commits no new violations over the next two years and satisfies a number of conditions, including issuing a public apology to the victim, Adam Weatherford.
—Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Having made her name with The Best Man, Scary Movie, and Ally McBeal, this new, different note satisfies Hall’s longtime dream of working with Anderson.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Readers looking for a fresh experience in the new year are likely to find at least something that satisfies their cravings.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Dec. 2025
Under Rule 23, a class may be certified only if the class satisfies all the requirements in Rule 23(a) and the requirements in one of the three subparagraphs of Rule 23(b).
—New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Whole grains absorb broth, creating a thicker, heartier texture that satisfies.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 23 Nov. 2025
And disappointingly, the commission somehow justified that this proposal satisfies the affordability pillar of state policy.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025
Waukesha County cheers key step in the process For Waukesha County, Boardman's statement satisfies officials' hope that state transportation leaders are at least acknowledging the importance of I-94 locally and are following the steps necessary to make a project happen at some point.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
As part of a plea agreement, prosecution was deferred on an additional charge for menacing so long as White commits no new violations over the next two years and satisfies a number of conditions, including issuing a public apology to the victim, Adam Weatherford.
—Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Having made her name with The Best Man, Scary Movie, and Ally McBeal, this new, different note satisfies Hall’s longtime dream of working with Anderson.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfies
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Unrivaled alleviates the need for that by allowing players to remain stateside in a competitive league.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
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As with many treatments that involve the brain, there are theories about how the device alleviates depression, but little certainty, says Wilkinson.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
15 Dec. 2025
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For many of the previous 120 days, Tara tells Thomas what is happening to her, and convinces him of her situation through her apparent clairvoyance.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Already harboring her own personal vendetta against Roper, Burr visits Pine in Switzerland and convinces him to infiltrate Roper’s business and avenge Sophie’s death.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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Alcohol even today fulfills an important function to provide what some people describe as social fitness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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Leo 2026 Love Horoscope Love in 2026 is not about proving anything, but about finding what genuinely fulfills you, Leo.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Cue the rattling of sabers and gnashing of teeth — until a deal is done that pleases (and displeases) both parties.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Dec. 2025
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What is the thing that drives them, pleases them, hurts them?—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Or that players need to change their approach to off-season training to account for the quick lateral movements that can lead to acute injuries, or that team trainers need to be more prophylactic and smarter about understanding the way the body compensates for instabilities.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
30 Nov. 2025
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If her musical moments are too few, her presence compensates for the imbalance.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As for Princess Lilibet, 4, her mother indulges one of her current interests.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
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The falling soufflé as a symbol of the crumbling hotel is the kind of heavy-handed touch Solnicki rarely indulges.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Nuremberg explores how authoritarian regimes take over democracies — not by making a detailed intellectual case that persuades on its merits but by validating the power fantasies of those who feel shut out.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
11 Dec. 2025
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In the final confrontation, Tea persuades Miran to surrender, arguing that doing so will protect his family.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Utopia Bedding Quilted Comforter This Utopia Bedding comforter keeps my bed looking super fluffy and cloud-like and gives my bedroom an expensive look.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Leave it to one of the best luggage brands to come out with a revolutionary zipper that is three times stronger than a traditional zipper, as well as an anti-microbial lining that keeps odor-causing bacteria from thriving.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Satisfies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfies. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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