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satisfying

  • present participle
    of satisfy.
    satisfy
    verb (used with object)
    to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to.
  • a word derived from satisfy.
    satisfy
    verb (used with object)
    to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person, the mind, etc.); give full contentment to.

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His most satisfying ones reveal who will help.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

For Professor Gareth Collins of Imperial College London, the discovery brings a satisfying conclusion to a controversy he witnessed firsthand.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026

The world number 65 said the win was "the least satisfying" he has ever had as he progressed to the last 32 to face Michael Holt.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

That said, “in our view this does not make for a particularly satisfying equity market bear case,” as AI will deliver a payoff over a longer time horizon, he said.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

And what’s so satisfying is that I have, just like you,” she says, letting go of the spoon.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio