as in insatiable
incapable of being satisfied
an insatiate avarice that impels him to work incessantly for a fortune that he will never have time to enjoy
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Adjective
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Because of this contempt for people who have that insatiable need to control others, I have been dedicated to the concept of minding my own business.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2025 -
The insatiable hunger for chicken, mainly nuggets and tenders, has forced McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Wendy’s to adjust their offerings and invest more heavily in the category as consumers, well, eat mor chikin.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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If Part 1 shows us the death of honor, Part 2 chronicles the dwindling and, ultimately, the brutal snuffing out of Sir John’s seemingly unquenchable flame.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2025
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Mohamed Salah is a global icon with an unquenchable thirst for rewriting the record books.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Advocates and outreach workers gathered at The Stoop Collaborative Monday to celebrate its opening and underscore the urgent needs of the region’s homeless population.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
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And yet, even in the face of these urgent challenges, there are those who still claim that the true purpose of college is something more abstract: the cultivation of character, the shaping of citizens, the appreciation of beauty and debate.—
Scott Pulsipher,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Plus, parents’ avid use of social media means that word spreads quickly, giving the approach a leg up compared with targeting a single demographic that isn’t as enthusiastic online.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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Shah, an avid wine collector, wanted to open his own wine bar.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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“Insatiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insatiate. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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