- present tense form of satisfy (3rd person singular).
satisfies
Example Sentences
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Gregg, Mandery writes, “created the bedrock principles of modern death penalty jurisprudence: that a non-arbitrary death penalty satisfies the Constitution and that the requirement of non-arbitrariness could be satisfied by Georgia’s approach.”
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
The delicate diplomatic effort is being led by Michael Needham, a senior state department official who has been tasked with crafting a deal that satisfies Trump while also respecting Denmark's redlines around protecting its borders.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
“Project Hail Mary” is wholesome science fiction that satisfies like a jumbo serving of apple pie and milk.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
It still satisfies you and, even better, it appears to serve you more than you serve it.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026
But this, standing outside Tyler’s window, satisfies nothing.
From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher
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