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as in to alleviate
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 to convince
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 to fulfill
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 to please
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 to compensate
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 satisfy
Choose low-salt snacks: Lower-sodium snack options, like unsalted nuts or plain popcorn, can help satisfy a salt craving and offer more nutrition than salty chips.14
Expand your seasonings: Use herbs and spices to flavor your meals without table salt.
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 5 June 2025
Columbia is simultaneously engaged in finding a resolution with the federal government on the issues, meaning there is likely to be overlap in the policies Columbia changes to satisfy the accreditation standards and the federal antisemitism investigations.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 4 June 2025
Small, consistent rewards light up the brain’s pleasure centers, making a behavior feel satisfying.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 3 June 2025
But Big Olaf Ice Cream, with its retro interiors and famous waffle cones, should satisfy your sweet tooth and your dreams of summer nostalgia.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 2 June 2025
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 5 June 2025
Columbia is simultaneously engaged in finding a resolution with the federal government on the issues, meaning there is likely to be overlap in the policies Columbia changes to satisfy the accreditation standards and the federal antisemitism investigations.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 4 June 2025
Small, consistent rewards light up the brain’s pleasure centers, making a behavior feel satisfying.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 3 June 2025
But Big Olaf Ice Cream, with its retro interiors and famous waffle cones, should satisfy your sweet tooth and your dreams of summer nostalgia.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfy
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To alleviate the disparity between funders’ donation caps and nonprofits’ need for resources, Godoy suggests nonprofits share services and spaces — such as collectively pitching in for an accountant or having joint office areas — to spur teamwork while cutting costs.—
Isabel Rivera,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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The agent, already familiar with your size, preferences and style history, evaluates how each option might suit your physique, identifies the best price across retailers and finalizes the purchase, thus conserving your time and alleviating decision fatigue.—
Sandeep Shivam,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The Miami Herald reported in January that FAU in Palm Beach County was considered the Trump favorite, with FIU hoping to convince the president’s camp that Miami-Dade County’s global appeal, proximity to the Trump Doral resort and newly red politics made FIU the better pick.—
Douglas Hanks,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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The teenager scored two goals in the match and produced another memorable performance which has perhaps convinced even more people of his Ballon d’Or credentials.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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These are the building blocks that will help retailers fulfill the promise of their RMNs—not just as a media platform, but as a growth engine.—
Lindsey Mazza,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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In Anderson’s lavishly talented ensembles, the majority of the performers fulfill the basic requirements of being in a Wes Anderson movie, which can involve spitting out long reams of dialogue quickly, directly, without a lot of sauce.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Politics is a service business and Trump and his Capitol Hill allies are aiming to please the customer.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2025
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Ralph Fiennes’s concierge is the director’s natural surrogate, the behind-the-scenes guy who tends to every detail of the hotel’s operation while going to extraordinary lengths to please the guests, even if that means bedding octogenarians.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
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As part of the settlement, Siemens Mobility agreed to compensate the employee — who filed a complaint with the agency in 2023 — without admitting to any liability.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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The company is actively striving to diversify its revenue sources; however, the swift decline in COVID-19 vaccine sales has outstripped its ability to quickly compensate for these losses, resulting in the significant fall in its stock price.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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While a handful of commercial pieces have been released in recent seasons to slake the thirst of fans exclusively on the brand’s website, fall 2025 marks the formal return of a rtw offer.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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This growing thirst is slaked by an ever-expanding array of sophisticated cocktails, available year-round at countless contemporary bars and restaurants.—
Brad Japhe,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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Jonathan Ernst | Reuters European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen managed to persuade the president to give talks more time but, as things stand, the EU has until July 9 to reach a deal with Washington.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Be on alert for phishing scams – Fraudsters regularly send emails that appear to be from a reputable source in order to persuade individuals to provide valuable personal information, such as access codes, credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, account numbers, etc.—
Rick Unser,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Two decades later, the street anthem is once again delighting music fans, though through a relatively unlikely conduit: a TikTok meme about dating gaffes.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
29 May 2025
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For as long as hungry birds have swooped from the saloon’s leafy branches to stalk diners’ steak fries, Le Tub, the kitschy-divey national treasure on Hollywood’s Intracoastal Waterway, has delighted and polarized locals with tacky decor and huge hamburgers.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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