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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
Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 19 May 2026
Although scary movies have long helped people process their feelings of fear, uncertainty, and grief in real time, filmmakers who are capable of thoughtfully translating serious historic trauma into satisfying works of genre entertainment remain remarkably rare today.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
Harris-Pincus suggests combining 1/2 cup of cottage cheese with a handful of berries and 1 to 2 teaspoons of chia seeds for a simple, satisfying snack.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
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Adjective
That combination is one reason dietitians often recommend whole-wheat bread as a more satisfying and sustaining choice for meals and snacks.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 19 May 2026
Although scary movies have long helped people process their feelings of fear, uncertainty, and grief in real time, filmmakers who are capable of thoughtfully translating serious historic trauma into satisfying works of genre entertainment remain remarkably rare today.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
Verb
Eating for Pleasure Hedonic hunger is a feeling of hunger that is less about actually needing food and nutrients and more about satisfying a craving, similar to gambling or drug use.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
Harris-Pincus suggests combining 1/2 cup of cottage cheese with a handful of berries and 1 to 2 teaspoons of chia seeds for a simple, satisfying snack.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfying
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The overall objective is to educate guests on how to have a sustainable and enjoyable eating plan that continues post-stay—there are optional cooking classes to help establish the ground rules.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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What some of us don’t always love, though, is the less enjoyable, mundane, and time-consuming task of food preparation.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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But birds are arguably the most compelling example because, for them, UV light is deeply integrated into everyday life.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The authors of the study found that, although honesty remains important overall, many individuals actually preferred comforting or reassuring dishonesty over the harsh truth in certain situations.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Sunday Chicken tastes deeply savory and comforting, with the mustard and oregano giving the crispy skin a subtle tang and herbaceous warmth.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Both the San Diego utility and the state’s grid manager, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), say the project is essential for meeting ambitious carbon reduction goals and alleviating constraint on power lines in Southern California during high demand.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Substantial relief at the pump will only begin to arrive if tanker traffic resumes in the Strait of Hormuz, alleviating a historic oil shortage, Krishnamoorti said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Talk that Japanese bonds are about to crash isn't convincing many investors.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Walker was unsuccessful in convincing the old board, but says the new members are keenly aware of the costs of overcapacity.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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All of these rely entirely on Starship fulfilling its promise of rapid, low-cost, reusable launch.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2026
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But there is a difference between building a fulfilling career and developing one designed to impress strangers.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The aesthetic Eye-pleasing patterns, mystical motifs, and fun, boldly colored pairings.—
Bridget Mills-Powell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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Nevertheless, an underrated aspect of Alonso’s work is his dry sense of humor, which plays out here in the affectless performances and the blank time filled by awkward glances and pleasing animal appearances.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million lawsuit against Samsung, accusing the electronics company of using her likeness to sell TVs without her permission or compensating her.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
10 May 2026
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Annabelle Gordon | Reuters Lower-income consumers are compensating for higher gas prices by buying less while those in higher-income brackets haven't changed their behavior much at all despite soaring costs, according to research released Wednesday by the Federal Reserve of New York.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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“Satisfying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfying. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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