- 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
“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
"The decision satisfies me with regard to the violation of my private life," he told the BBC.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026
It still satisfies you and, even better, it appears to serve you more than you serve it.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 19, 2026
We take selfies while we wait—and it takes approximately a thousand tries before we get one that satisfies Abby.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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