sates

present tense third-person singular of sate
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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  • And disappointingly, the commission somehow justified that this proposal satisfies the affordability pillar of state policy.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Waukesha County cheers key step in the process For Waukesha County, Boardman's statement satisfies officials' hope that state transportation leaders are at least acknowledging the importance of I-94 locally and are following the steps necessary to make a project happen at some point.
    Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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  • The test fills a diagnostic gap, allowing physicians to better evaluate and create treatment plans for patients.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Twigs ably fills the role but is not given the kind of acting showcase Cage has here.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Sates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sates. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.

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