SLAKING Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

slaking

verb

present participle of slake

as in satisfying

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 slaking Keller and colleagues felt good about the prospects that their reservoirs — essentially full partners with Lake Mead in slaking Phoenix’s thirst — would come through with plenty to spare. —

Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 7 Mar. 2026 The Wild West-esque watering hole opened its doors in 1883 and has been slaking customers’ thirst ever since. —

Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for slaking

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Choceur Dark Chocolate with Almonds Bar Choceur Dark Chocolate with Almonds Bar pairs rich dark chocolate with crunchy roasted almonds for a simple yet satisfying sweet treat.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
For the fiscal year that started Wednesday, the city of Sacramento is spending about $40 million on homelessness, which includes $30 million from the city’s general fund, satisfying the local match requirement, McCarty said.

— Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of satisfying

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By quenching dryness, the formula delivers instantly glowy skin and smooths the appearance of fine lines (which are more prominent when skin is dehydrated).

— Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 22 June 2026
In particular, this energy could push away gas and dust that serves as the raw material for star formation, thus quenching star birth in galaxies.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 June 2026