Definition of satisfiednext
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satisfied

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verb

past tense of satisfy
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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 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
Adjective
But according to Paul Ballew, NFL senior VP of data and analytics, the league still isn’t fully satisfied with Nielsen’s behind-the-scenes endeavors. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The victim, Wagstaffe added, was satisfied with the sentence. Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
The iPhone’s success, however, has satisfied some of those concerns for now, especially since Apple can partner with other companies like Google to use their AI models. Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 July 2026 District records show that about 2,500 students in the Hillsborough district's graduating class of 2025 satisfied their math requirement via the CLT, or roughly one in six. Chris Quintana, USA Today, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for satisfied
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satisfied
Adjective
  • IndieWire is pleased to exclusively share both the film’s first trailer and its release plans from the Independent Film Company, which will release the film in theaters this November.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2026
  • That's what happened when Kerr stumbled upon the three grizzly bears, and the adult female wasn't pleased to see him.
    David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • George Clooney has arrived at the Venice Film Festival in high spirits, happy to be back in one of his favorite places in the world.
    Stefania Saltalamacchia, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The publisher was apparently not too happy either, according to Wilson, though selling over a million copies of an ancient epic probably won her some wiggle room.
    James Folta, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Cabeca likes to follow a keto diet and said the healthy fats keep her satiated while the protein supports her muscles and hormones.
    Cathy Cassata, HEALTH, 26 Aug. 2026
  • If the journey could take time, bring pet food and a few treats to keep your pet satiated.
    Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Newcastle had depleted full-back resources and Jaissle was convinced the 24-year-old’s athleticism was ideal.
    George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • But before her death, Christine Moore wasn’t convinced a thorough enough job had been done.
    Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • This acquisition, expected to be fulfilled in several years, will provide crucial in-flight refueling capabilities, which Qatar currently lacks.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Hutton said her charter authority board didn’t feel Bowman’s previous school board fulfilled its fiduciary responsibilities.
    Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Their remarks earned cheers and applause, which delighted Demos.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In Darwin’s time violet helleborines didn’t grow around Down House—they’ve been introduced by the gardeners—but Darwin would have been delighted.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The official says authorities compensated residents for their land in 1957 after it was seized to build the capital city, Islamabad.
    Diaa Hadid, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026
  • These employees will be partially compensated with stock options tied to milestones at the facility.
    Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The Carolina Panthers better be glad that Wednesday’s joint practice against the Houston Texans didn’t count in the NFL standings.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Hot sleepers will be glad to know that the smooth sateen weave lyocell shell is more absorbent than regular cotton.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Satisfied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satisfied. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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