as in satisfied
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire)
a harrowing experience while mountain climbing has largely slaked my desire for high adventure
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Recent Examples of slaked
Will Frances throw over Jol for Bill from True Blood, or is her thirst for vengeance not yet slaked?
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Alice Burton, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
Currently, the world’s thirst for energy remains slaked by ample supplies, which suggests prices could normalize sooner rather than later.
—Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Since then, fans have had their thirst for BTS content slaked thanks to a series of solo albums, singles and tours.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Alice Burton, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
Currently, the world’s thirst for energy remains slaked by ample supplies, which suggests prices could normalize sooner rather than later.
—Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Since then, fans have had their thirst for BTS content slaked thanks to a series of solo albums, singles and tours.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slaked
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Personals like this one may feel like a relic—Zohran Mamdani and Rama Duwaji, New York’s mayor and his wife, met on Hinge, after all—but love and lust have been satisfied by column inches since the 1800s.—
Zara Meerza,
Air Mail,
2 May 2026
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State court records show Blueprint satisfied the judgment by last April.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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But within a couple of weeks, my skin felt noticeably calmer—less redness, smoother texture, and overall more quenched.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
6 Apr. 2026
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My skin was quenched and cleansed at once, and Vargas’ fluency in her craft made the time absolutely fly by.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Fortunately, there are many snacks that can help keep you satiated between meals while keeping your blood pressure in check.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 May 2026
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Even in this version, though, Harry Potter fans leave fully satiated.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Those viewers were probably not sated by the FCC’s February review of the performance, which found that the songs’ lyrics had been appropriately altered for the broadcast.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Sources have told Deadline that Fox was originally unhappy with the creative on Season 14 of the show, but collaborated with the creative team and was ultimately sated.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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