1
as in stuffs
to fill with food to capacity
I sated myself with an array of decadent offerings from the dessert table
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2
as in satisfies
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire)
a huge meal that should have sated everyone's hunger
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In an era where greenwashing is easily exposed and surface-level philanthropy no longer satisfies stakeholders, the search for meaningful CSR programs is more urgent than ever.—
Sivan Yaari,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025 -
More files are due to be released as the DOJ satisfies a subpoena deadline of September 8.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Reputation and Folklore Soar Swift fills eight spaces on the Top Album Sales chart, which features 50 rungs.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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While his main target, Puka Nacua, remains in his huddle, there’s a new look at wide receiver as Davante Adams fills the void left by Cooper Kupp, who was traded to the rival Seahawks this offseason.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Sates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sates. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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