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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
Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
The deep umami flavor of miso makes this kind of soup feel rich and satisfying—without a heavy carbohydrate load.
—Health, 27 Jan. 2026
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The distinctive task of statecraft in the modern world is to give capitalism the freedom to develop and intensify, while simultaneously satisfying the democratic aspirations of ordinary people.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The escargot was a satisfying appetizer with plenty of garlic and butter.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
The deep umami flavor of miso makes this kind of soup feel rich and satisfying—without a heavy carbohydrate load.
—Health, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
This makes room for cognitive flexibility, more accurate empathy, and less defensive communication, making integrative, mutually satisfying outcomes far more likely.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The distinctive task of statecraft in the modern world is to give capitalism the freedom to develop and intensify, while simultaneously satisfying the democratic aspirations of ordinary people.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfying
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This mild, enjoyable weather arrives in parallel with outdoor events like Dallas Blooms and Autumn at the Arboretum.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Having the right tools and appliances can make cooking, cleaning, and storage in the kitchen so much easier and enjoyable.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the famous spaceships, X-Wing and TIE Fighter also brought compelling stories set in the Star Wars universe, alongside technical advancements like fully 3D graphics in place of the bitmap sprites of previous titles.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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The couple's daughter recalled a warm and comforting childhood.—
Nicole Nielsen,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Some of the behaviors most strongly associated with deep, durable love don’t feel comforting in the moment at all.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Patient perspectives are core components of how benefits, harms, and proportionality are assessed, particularly for interventions aimed at alleviating suffering and improving quality of life.—
Amy Caruso Brown,
STAT,
30 Jan. 2026
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Picture a bunch of people descending in private jets to eat steak and appear on panels about alleviating poverty and fighting climate change (among other noble goals), while clinking cocktail glasses with other fellow rich people in an effort to make one another even richer.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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Unfortunately, The Joker must lie to his mom by convincing a stranger to be their girlfriend and agree to joining them at a Broadway show.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
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The mom-to-be’s condition rapidly worsens, with Addison convincing Amelia — again reluctantly — to restore her privileges and scrub in.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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Murphy said the denials keep Congress from fulfilling its constitutional and statutory responsibility to conduct oversight of executive branch facilities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Love feels playful, cinematic and emotionally fulfilling.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Can an aging bull learn some new tricks to continue pleasing its owners?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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The provocative, genre-defying horror flick boasts unhinged gore, a delightfully dark sense of humor, Madigan as the creepiest aunt ever, and a crowd-pleasing finale.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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Approximately 80% of that figure comes from consulting services, signifying that enterprises are compensating IBM to create operational AI systems, rather than merely executing pilot programs.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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While the streaming economy leaves much to be desired in terms of compensating creators, the blame is not entirely on streaming services.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Satisfying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfying. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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