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as in to alleviate
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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2
as in to convince
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 to fulfill
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 to please
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 to compensate
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 satisfy
Not just incidentally, for years on end ServiceNow has achieved growth rates nothing short of spectacular — among the best in all of enterprise software — by satisfying enterprises’ needs in these areas.
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Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Ownership has been vocal about its desires to keep all of the franchise’s home games at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, but the rubber might have to meet the road in the near future to satisfy league requirements.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2025
Raspberries Raspberries are a low-sugar fruit that can help satisfy a sweet tooth.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 12 May 2025
Overall, this low-profile keyboard elevates your routine with practical features that make each keystroke both satisfying and efficient.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 2 May 2025
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Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Ownership has been vocal about its desires to keep all of the franchise’s home games at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, but the rubber might have to meet the road in the near future to satisfy league requirements.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2025
Raspberries Raspberries are a low-sugar fruit that can help satisfy a sweet tooth.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 12 May 2025
Overall, this low-profile keyboard elevates your routine with practical features that make each keystroke both satisfying and efficient.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for satisfy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfy
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Press coverage at the time of Alexander’s death focused in part on her operation of Anger Room, a business in Dallas where customers could alleviate stress by smashing items in rooms made to look like a workplace or a living area.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2025
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This development alleviates pressures on the semiconductor industry, which has been impacted by supply chain disruptions and uncertain business conditions.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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Its success convinced officials to move forward with plans to turn Starlight into a full-scale outdoor theater, and its 10-show inaugural season proceeded in 1951.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2025
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Once children were in an orphanage, parents could be convinced – or coerced – into relinquishing them for adoption.—
Time,
Time,
15 May 2025
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The house not only supplied the actresses with clothes, jewelry, accessories and makeup, but also provided a portion of the budget to allow director Olivier Assayas to fulfill his dream of shooting the movie on 35-mm film instead of digitally.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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But the recent tariff cut has given them a chance to ramp up shipments from China and restock their warehouses and fulfill existing orders, supply chain experts say.—
Anniek Bao,Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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It's even claimed to reduce the creation of contrails, which will please some conspiracy theorists.—
David Szondy
May 16,
New Atlas,
16 May 2025
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Do the citizens of the United States really want food, health care, housing, clean air and water, cancer research and much more taken away from us in order to have a military parade to please the president?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2025
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As outlined in the court documents, Capital One did not admit wrongdoing but agreed to compensate affected customers for foregone interest and provide additional payments to those holding certain accounts.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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And pitchers such as Banda have had to compensate as a result.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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While a handful of commercial pieces have been released in recent seasons to slake the thirst of fans exclusively on the brand’s website, fall 2025 marks the formal return of a rtw offer.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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This growing thirst is slaked by an ever-expanding array of sophisticated cocktails, available year-round at countless contemporary bars and restaurants.—
Brad Japhe,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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But when faced with high oil prices in 2022, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Biden flew to the Middle Eastern kingdom to persuade it to ramp up oil production.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter was already on the phone, trying to persuade Jones to sign with the Chargers, but Tart’s phone calls served to seal the deal for Jones, who also had played with current Chargers Bud Dupree, an outside linebacker, and Elijah Molden, a safety, while with the Titans.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
13 May 2025
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Previous videos showing young kids reacting to dads getting new haircuts, and one of a wife responding with shock to her husband shaving, have delighted the internet before.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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And two and a half centuries later, Jane’s stories continue to delight readers and inspire creators like Hornby and Langan.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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“Satisfy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfy. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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