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as in enjoyable
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a satisfying and relaxing bubble bath after a long day
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as in compelling
having the power to persuade
"I don't feel like it" is not a satisfying reason for skipping your chores
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as in comforting
making one feel good inside
received many satisfying compliments on her gardening efforts
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as in alleviating
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 convincing
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 fulfilling
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 pleasing
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 compensating
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 satisfying
Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
Hanging down and tying them up is especially satisfying.
—Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
One of the most sustainable (not to mention satisfying) tactics for handling weeds is simply pulling them out by hand, which works best in garden beds.
—Felicia Feaster, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
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Adjective
Rushing said he’s been working on recognizing when to challenge and when not to, and getting it right twice and helping his pitcher was quite satisfying.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
Hanging down and tying them up is especially satisfying.
—Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Verb
Remarkably soft, moist, and fluffy, these rolls pack enough flavor to be satisfying on their own—especially since the mashed potatoes lend an extra layer of seasoning.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
One of the most sustainable (not to mention satisfying) tactics for handling weeds is simply pulling them out by hand, which works best in garden beds.
—Felicia Feaster, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfying
Adjective
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This doesn't mean disruption is enjoyable or easy.—
Kathy Caprino,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The conversation with Graciela was enjoyable, fluent, sometimes very emotional.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Dollar General & National Vision Holdings Both retailers remain extremely compelling, according to Bank of America.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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Bereaved individuals have often told me that hearing other people’s memories of the person who died can be deeply comforting.—
Julie Kaplow,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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The show's plot revolves around tropes that are intentionally comforting and formulaic—fake dating, jock meets girl next door, and opposites attract—and evidently, the styling follows suit.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Crews conducting an overnight operation discovered the crack on the tank, which was alleviating its pressure.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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But despite major investor commitments and partnerships being signed to bring jobs and money into the country, the scale of the devastation means that alleviating poverty and bringing people back home will take time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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Magyar’s super-majority government has restored judicial, academic and media independence, launched broad anti-corruption drives and moved to join the EU’s prosecutor’s office, convincing Brussels that Hungary is changing course.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Still, not every plaintiff who reports capital gain for a legal settlement has an easy time convincing the IRS.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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In practice, e-commerce sellers are often overwhelmed with the day-to-day of managing inventory and promotions, fulfilling orders and making sure their accounts are in order.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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This means that boards should not avoid fulfilling their duty by invoking a lack of funds – their duty is to gather the funds to take proper care of the property.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Also new at this Cote is a luxe japchae, whose ingredients are wheeled in on a beautiful cart bearing little bowls—noodles, vegetables julienned to pleasing uniformity, and a frankly enormous portion of sweet Alaskan-king-crab meat.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
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Make a batch or two of these crowd-pleasing drink recipes along with these party-perfect appetizers, which will carry you from Memorial Day to Labor Day.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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For now, the blue-collar gains are compensating for the bleeding in entry-level hiring.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Where are employees compensating at personal cost to keep work moving?—
Bill Howatt,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Satisfying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfying. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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