INSATIATE Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

insatiate

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈsā-sh(ē-)ət

Definition of insatiate

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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Spurred by tech giants’ insatiable appetite for computing power to dominate frontier models, the unprecedented global expansion of AI infrastructure has created demand so enormous that no single country can satisfy it.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Add to the mix what seems to be an insatiable demand for debt by tech companies to build data centers and other infrastructure for artificial intelligence.

— Matt Peterson, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of insatiable

Adjective

The film frames spirituality as both a visceral response to injustice, and an unquenchable thirst to cure it.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 July 2026
He’s known for his booming, borderline hits, but his unquenchable thirst to dole out those hits often leaves him badly out of position.

— Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of unquenchable

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Practicing isolating these muscles and squeezing them when not in urgent need of a bathroom can help in the longer term when dealing with the need to go to the bathroom without a toilet readily available.

— Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026
The grand jury believed that LINXS took advantage of the urgent need to get the project done for high profile sporting events as a way to leverage change order demands.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of urgent

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Her relationship with her boyfriend Ben (who happens to be an avid outdoorsman) has led her to believe certain things about herself, and has shaped her inner voice.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
That gift was personal, not a Ballmer Group grant, as Connie is an avid NPR listener.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

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