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as in alleviates
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 convinces
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 fulfills
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 pleases
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 compensates
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 Synonyms for satisfies
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This alleviates at least some of that pressure.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024 -
Andrew's decision to skip Sandringham — and now the Christmas lunch — also alleviates potential pressure on his brother the King, 76, about the problematic concept of public appearances at this time.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
18 Dec. 2024
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In Season 2, Owen gets pulled into the South Korean spy trade after an agent in the country convinces him to help with a personal mission that his bosses cannot find out about.—
refinery29.com,
refinery29.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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He is then approached by a social-climbing waiter named Stuart Morris (Jason Bateman), who convinces Jonathan that his aunt Maureen Collier (Marion Ross) is his sister.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
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Tax returns Let’s start with the tax return, a near-universal document that fulfills our annual duty to Uncle Sam.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
25 Dec. 2024
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The show is sponsored by Amazon and each episode fulfills the school's Amazon Wish List to support teachers and students.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
18 Dec. 2024
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Another important factor is if a jacket limits mobility or gets in the way when the dog relieves itself.—
Madison Yauger,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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The partnership relieves overcrowding at the shelter, which has recently seen an uptick in the average length of stay before getting adopted, said shelter spokesperson Jen Smieja.—
JR Radcliffe,
Journal Sentinel,
26 Dec. 2024
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That brings her and partner Curtis (Gershwyn Eustache) into conflict with the wealthy and powerful ruling family of Kingston, with a possible connection to the London case that led to Millie's ouster from the Yard.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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There is a notion of qualified immunity for federal officials, and especially prosecutors, from being sued for their official acts, but this would be unlikely to apply when a federal official brings legal proceedings knowingly and maliciously to seek retribution.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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However, what keeps the Bayonetta games in that rarified strata of brilliance are their intricate and involved combat systems.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Testing code without breaking the bank keeps everyone happy and protects your leadership team’s bottom line.—
Steve Rodda,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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A little white wine with a hearty bowl of a chicken, turkey, or pork based white bean chili pairs perfectly with white wine and warms the heart at the same time, while roast pork or chicken cry out for a full-figured white.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
2 Jan. 2025
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Yet, as the climate warms and extreme weather events like drought become more common — and more severe — many scientists expect hydropower to become a less reliable energy source.—
José María León Cabrera,
New York Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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Studies have shown that sleep deprivation induces immune changes that increase the risk of various diseases.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
19 Dec. 2024
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Second, the Hawking radiation that is produced isn’t confined to being right at the event horizon, but rather should emerge from any region of space that has sufficient spatial curvature, or that induces strong enough accelerations.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Dec. 2024
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“Satisfies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfies. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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