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as in pleased
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
satisfied customers tend to come back over and over
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as in happy
feeling that one's needs or desires have been met
a satisfied vacationer is one who has spent the time doing exactly what he or she wanted
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as in satiated
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 convinced
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 fulfilled
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 delighted
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 compensated
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 satisfied
Simmone Shah, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
Workers, however, report feeling less satisfied with their pay, when compared to a February 2023 survey.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
But the 49ers’ secondary, which returned safety Talanoa Hufanga from injured reserve, was satisfied to provide support for their front seven.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
For The pardon was definitely bad optics, however the Republicans would never have been satisfied with any verdict and would continue to try and persecute/prosecute until the end of time.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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In October, a study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that the majority of transgender youths who received gender-affirming medical care such as puberty blockers or hormones are satisfied with their care.
—Simmone Shah, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
Workers, however, report feeling less satisfied with their pay, when compared to a February 2023 survey.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
But the 49ers’ secondary, which returned safety Talanoa Hufanga from injured reserve, was satisfied to provide support for their front seven.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
For The pardon was definitely bad optics, however the Republicans would never have been satisfied with any verdict and would continue to try and persecute/prosecute until the end of time.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfied
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The versatile food is also a major part of breakfast time because it's made of filling protein to keep you satiated and clear-headed until lunch.Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
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No matter the reason for eating them, folks will be satiated and bellies full with.Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
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Westwood convinced the second teenager to undress for a Greek mythology scene.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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What’s even scarier is the Blue Oval seems convinced that the Mustang GTD could do even better.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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This decision fulfilled a monthslong request from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and coincided with reports of North Korean troops assisting Russia.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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In addition to being personally fulfilled, Sofia told Vogue Scandinavia that she is also fulfilled through her professional life and royal duties.Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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If employee vehicles help power the system, for example, how are they compensated?Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Many have also raised concerns about how AI models are trained and whether intellectual property rights holders and artists are being compensated fairly, or at all, for content digested by the powerful technology.Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The latest entry to the Meet the Parents franchise premiered over 10 years ago, and fans of the movies might be delighted to learn that Universal Pictures wants to get the original cast together for another sequel.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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His first pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, was pro-legalization; cannabis advocates were delighted.Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
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Despite Sickle's happy ending, there are still plenty of dogs looking for new forever homes across the country.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Bottlenose Dolphins ‘Smile’ During Playful Interactions Bottlenose dolphins are happy to engage in these many forms of play, either in solitude or with others.Scott Travers, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Ryan Scott Anderson says he's relieved to be moving on.Danielle Bacher, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Several subway riders testified they were terrified Neely was going to attack and they were relieved when Penny put him in a chokehold and kept him there.Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Some members have been persuaded to vote yes.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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And after a couple of years of work, the Grace Commission’s 150-plus members persuaded Congress to enact exactly zero of its recommendations.Allison Morrow, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Satisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfied. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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