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as in okay
being to one's liking
we found the meal most satisfactory
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2
as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
the teen's first attempt at cooking dinner was actually quite satisfactory
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Recent Examples of satisfactory
The letters are not agreed-to settlements but Trump's own choice on rates, a sign that the closed-door talks with foreign delegations failed to produce satisfactory results for either side.
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arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025
The law dropped the requirement to test drugs on animals for FDA approval when there’s other safety data from computer simulations or mini-organs satisfactory to regulators.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
But because Cal West is building the park and will pay for its amenities, the city deemed the requirements satisfactory.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
Google never had a satisfactory answer for this approach to wearables.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025
The law dropped the requirement to test drugs on animals for FDA approval when there’s other safety data from computer simulations or mini-organs satisfactory to regulators.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
But because Cal West is building the park and will pay for its amenities, the city deemed the requirements satisfactory.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
Google never had a satisfactory answer for this approach to wearables.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfactory
Adjective
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The Department of Homeland Security was planning to deport people apprehended on U.S. soil to third countries, often without adequate procedures or legal justifications.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
20 Aug. 2025
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Consequently, using traditional detect-and-respond reactive security tools is no longer an adequate defensive strategy.—
Will Townsend,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Crafted with precision and intention, Frisson merges emotional technology with fine jewelry design to offer something new: a wearable way to feel connected.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Chef Panchito Ibáñez is cooking one of the finest breakfasts in California.—
Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The ones that are exchange-traded have decent trading volume, so you don’t get badly nicked when entering or exiting.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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At least half of them appeared to be Steelers fans, dressed in black and gold and roaring whenever their team did something decent.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Two of the children are in good condition and one child is in serious condition.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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The New York Yankees have not been playing good baseball recently, and manager Aaron Boone and his staff have caught plenty of criticism.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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The passenger, who goes by u/allons-y11 on Reddit, took to the platform on August 17 with a post that has drawn almost 800 upvotes and dozens of comments over what qualifies as acceptable cabin baggage.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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The wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution came in at 10 parts per million, about 20% of acceptable strength.—
David J. Neal
Updated August 22,
Miami Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Satisfactory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfactory. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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