SATES Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

sates

verb

present tense third-person singular of sate

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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diets
fasts

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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Once a seasonal delicacy, Jimmy’s sources squash blossoms ($25) year-round, stuffs them with ricotta and Parmigiano-Reggiano and lightly batters and fries them.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Wilson is again a dominant force on both ends of the floor, stuffs the box score with points, rebounds and blocks, and has improved every season while keeping the Aces as a perennial contender.

— Annie Costabile, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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Why the offer’s terms matter The statutory consequence applies only if the offer satisfies the law’s requirements.

— Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Organizations must determine whether software seamlessly satisfies end-user intent and business domain expectations.

— Barney Krishnan, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of satisfies

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Hotels turn to down-alternative fills like microfiber for similar plushness without the feathers.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
Sign Up for Our Free Daily Newsletter The distinct, earthy smell that fills the air after rain following a long dry spell can trigger some serious nostalgia.

— Gregory Wakeman, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026

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