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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
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Cold nights call for a warm and satisfying bowl of chili.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
But the change up makes his Hamlet more vulnerable and relatable in Aneil Karia’s satisfying adaptation.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
As satisfying as that experience was, West didn’t rest on his laurels when brought back to the show decades later.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Cold nights call for a warm and satisfying bowl of chili.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
New Kindles start at $110 for the entry-level version, $160 for a Kindle Paperwhite with waterproofing and a larger screen (among other features), and $250 for the not-entirely-satisfying Kindle Colorsoft.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
But the change up makes his Hamlet more vulnerable and relatable in Aneil Karia’s satisfying adaptation.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfying
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Big Tech lawsuits, such as the one coming out of California, shift blame away from guardians to tech companies who are simply making their products maximally enjoyable.—
Maggie Anders,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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But there is something enjoyable — again, exciting — about this kind of showing off.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Masters Sunday is now ripe for a compelling conclusion.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Certain low-grade forms of depression can be easy to embrace, as familiar and comforting as an old friend.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
13 Apr. 2026
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The biscuit topping makes this chicken pot pie extra comforting and satisfying.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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China reported higher producer prices for the first time since 2022, alleviating fears of persistent deflation in the world’s second-biggest economy, but driving concerns of a global wave of inflation resulting from the Iran war.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The good news is that the upcoming rain will push back the start of this year’s high fire season, alleviating some concerns following the recent record-breaking heat wave.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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One talent manager equated it to dishing out free samples at an ice cream store, with the hopes of convincing TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts users to try creators’ longer videos.—
Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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Clooney’s hair is reason enough to add it to your lineup, but Amazon shoppers are convincing me, too.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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Randhawa began fulfilling orders herself, sourcing ingredients from local stores and handing off jars in Manhattan parks during her lunch break.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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These plays, Towns says, are just as important, just as fulfilling to his game as putting 30 points or 20 rebounds on the board.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Given how cautious and people-pleasing Grace is, that feels out of character.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2026
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Once in office, Bondi took on the difficult task of leading the Justice Department while also pleasing the president.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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To hear health systems tell the story, artificial intelligence tools like ambient scribes are helping not only reduce doctor burnout, but also increasing payments from insurers that haven’t been compensating them properly.—
Brittany Trang,
STAT,
8 Apr. 2026
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Limited mid-back mobility and a stiff rib cage push the neck and upper-back muscles to work overtime during reaching and overhead movements, with the lower back compensating during any type of rotating.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Satisfying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfying. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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