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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
Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
In an era of comfort, ease, and predictability, there is something deeply satisfying about braving the elements and earning your turns in untamed wilderness.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
This recipe makes six servings and lets the slow-cooker do the work for a juicy, satisfying main course.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The star components are short-cut pasta, tender chicken, and a satisfying dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, heavy cream, and Parmesan.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
In an era of comfort, ease, and predictability, there is something deeply satisfying about braving the elements and earning your turns in untamed wilderness.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
Technically true and temporarily filling, but hardly satisfying for a franchise hungry to re-establish itself as a perennial contender.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
This recipe makes six servings and lets the slow-cooker do the work for a juicy, satisfying main course.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfying
Adjective
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Volunteers dedicate their time to community education in an effort to make gardening accessible and enjoyable for all.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Maybe this is the attitude that has made it into (for me, at least still enjoyable) slow television.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Burke has been in multiple audiences of its national tour for a compelling reason.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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For anyone using a Pixel 8a or an older device, however, the upgrade is far more compelling thanks to better battery life, improved cameras, expanded AI capabilities, and new software features.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Quiet reflection gains power as cerebral Mercury in your 12th House of Solitude trines jovial Jupiter in your comforting 4th house, guiding you through releasing past aches.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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And nothing is more comforting than a warm bowl of soup on a cold winter day.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But alleviating the fear of the Iranian people is not in itself a plan of action.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The National Weather Service said the temperatures are expected to rise above freezing late Wednesday morning alleviating any black ice issues.—
Staff Reports,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2026
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The president was instrumental in convincing FIFA President Gianni Infantino to hold the World Cup draw there in December.—
Steven Sloan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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One of the first moves Dumont made on the Mavericks’ business side was convincing Rick Welts to come out of retirement and become the team’s CEO.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, fulfilling a campaign promise.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Two years into their reign, the couple have started their first state trip to Australia at the Red Centre, a sacred place in the country, fulfilling a rite of passage that is already a classic in the iconography of royal families.—
Diego Parrado,
Vanity Fair,
14 Mar. 2026
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Early reviews suggest a crowd-pleasing spectacle and likely box-office juggernaut.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2026
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After church service is done and all the Easter eggs have been found, gather the family for a crowd-pleasing meal that's already ready to serve.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Placing a person possibly under investigation as attorney general and further compensating him appears to be a blantant attempt to end the investigation.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Building a staff capable of compensating for those flaws is an entirely different skill.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Satisfying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfying. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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