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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
Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Protein also slows digestion, which helps to keep you satisfied longer and slow the post-meal rise in blood glucose.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
But Chiu says whether the silicon shield will be safe in the future depends on whether Trump is satisfied or pushes for more.
—Ashish Valentine, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
By Wednesday, while Mr. Cassidy appeared satisfied with Mr. Kennedy’s handling of the matter, the senator was pushing another key health nominee on questions of measles, vaccines and autism.
—Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2025
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Political views also influence residents' satisfaction and future intentions, with conservatives less satisfied with the county's quality of life compared to liberals.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Protein also slows digestion, which helps to keep you satisfied longer and slow the post-meal rise in blood glucose.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
But Chiu says whether the silicon shield will be safe in the future depends on whether Trump is satisfied or pushes for more.
—Ashish Valentine, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
By Wednesday, while Mr. Cassidy appeared satisfied with Mr. Kennedy’s handling of the matter, the senator was pushing another key health nominee on questions of measles, vaccines and autism.
—Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2025
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There are plenty of restaurants to keep you satiated and hydrated throughout your stay, including Rendezvous at Ecolodge, Tropics Café, Brigadoon, and Bizzy B Bakery.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes,
12 Dec. 2024
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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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But now Miami would have to be convinced of bringing in the 31-year-old Beal, who, by picking up his $57 million player option for 2026-27, is still owed $110 million for two seasons after this one.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Once and for all, you will be convinced that ranch and pickles are the perfect pairing.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2025
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Until then, he’s fulfilled in raising awareness about the benefits of holistic approaches to cancer care, which can complement traditional treatments.—
Rachel Murphy,
Health,
8 Jan. 2025
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Merrill fulfilled his promise as a consensus Top-20 prospect by collecting down-ballot MVP votes for the Padres, who won 93 games and came within one game of upsetting the eventual champion Dodgers in the NL Division Series.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
7 Jan. 2025
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No film version of Wilson has compensated for his arch, schematic theatricality, specifically in Fences (2016), Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (2020), and now The Piano Lesson.—
Armond White,
National Review,
27 Dec. 2024
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And copyright associations and bylaws are also being developed to ensure that our artists are being compensated for licensing of their music and all that.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
27 Dec. 2024
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The couple are delighted with the news and are very much looking forward to starting a family together.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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That sleight of hand may have delighted shareholders, but was a major loss for music creators.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
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As for his future with BKFC, Stephens sounds happy with the organization, but unsure of what’s going on with his role in that promotion.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Accountant 2 Subscribe to Deadline Get our Breaking News Alerts and Keep your inbox happy.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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Surely, Johnson had to be relieved to be traded by the lowly Carolina Panthers to a team that is a legitimate Super Bowl contender.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
21 Dec. 2024
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They are also relieved that the war, for now, has ended.—
Loubna Mrie,
The Atlantic,
20 Dec. 2024
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Ivana persuaded him to drop his matching plum-colored suits and shoes back in the late ‘70s.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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Borges also persuaded the detective ultimately responsible for Muller’s arrest, Misty Carausu, to come.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Satisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfied. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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