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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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verb

present participle of satisfy
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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 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
Adjective
The teacher explained that the base of the pyramid could be broken down into 6 rectangles, which wasn't satisfying to myself or my niece. Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025 The tender meat, deeply browned, flavorful crust, and of course, the lip-smacking juices all amount to an incredibly satisfying bite. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
Verb
Employees who cultivate relationships at work have a more fun and satisfying experience. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025 There’s something satisfying about singing together. Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for satisfying
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfying
Adjective
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    Sean Neumann, People.com, 14 May 2025
  • Major gift programs in particular rely on an executive director or CEO communicating a compelling vision for the future in one-to-one and small group settings.
    Victoria Burkhart, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • Despite climbing home prices, mortgage rates have recently reported weeks of declines and inventory is growing in many parts of the country, alleviating the shortage of homes and forcing sellers to slash prices to attract still-cautious buyers.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
  • But aside from a desire for revenge against Israel and remaining the primary power broker in Gaza, Hamas has consistently struggled to articulate an achievable long-term strategy for alleviating the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza.
    Mkhaimar Abusada, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
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  • Rivers insisted Monday that there are different ways of convincing a team its record is not reflective of its abilities.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In their calculation, their chances of reversing vaccine injury with unsupported, experimental treatments are better than convincing policy makers to care for disabled people.
    Catherine Tan, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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  • Leaders should focus on outcomes, not hours, ensuring that in-office mandates drive tangible benefits rather than fulfilling outdated management preferences.
    Jason Wingard, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • One of my most fulfilling experiences was joining the American Leadership Forum (ALF).
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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  • Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Quesadillas These sheet pan chicken fajita quesadillas are a hassle-free way to make a crowd-pleasing meal without standing over the stove.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Instead, lean into what feels good, and if that’s pleasing your boo above all else, that may tell you something.
    Quispe López, Them, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • But overall, this affordable bed frame offers a good mix of pleasant aesthetics and practical storage solutions.
    Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 15 May 2025
  • She’s made a feel-good movie about people who, for the most part, aren’t feeling all that good, leaving the viewer with a pleasant aftertaste that fades away as soon as the last song ends.
    Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • Perhaps the most conclusive evidence assembled has been the 800 page report and interactive digital platform by experts at Forensic Architecture.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 May 2025
  • The filmmakers are never conclusive about Enzo’s burgeoning sexuality nor his plans for the future, and that’s clearly by design.
    Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
Adjective
  • Those price drops are encouraging and should help families who are hurting from the high cost of living.
    Matt Egan, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
  • More than 100 teens have stopped by the Anaheim center, and — this is encouraging — 17 of them have made a return visit.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025

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“Satisfying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfying. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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