- present participle of satisfy.
satisfying
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For example, if the shortest possible route between two locations is 10 kilometers, an estimate satisfying this guarantee would fall between 10 and 20 kilometers.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
A record-tying eight wins in a row during the postseason, including a very satisfying sweep of those fancy Dodgers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 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
It was an improbable conclusion that even seasoned rescuer Katie Boucher, president of the Montana-based Norris Ark Training & Recovery Center, which helped lead reunion efforts, found especially satisfying.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Like the ending of a story, an ending in music is more satisfying if it follows certain customs that the listener expects to hear.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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