as in satisfying
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire)
a long drink of water at last satiated my thirst
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Recent Examples of satiating
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
8 June 2026
However, her albums can sound like a patchwork of impulses, torn between satiating her hardcore audience and designing a résumé for pop-radio rotation.
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Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
1 June 2026
During leaner times, making geda was a simple way of stretching a pot of soup, turning something light into a more satiating meal.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Top avocado toast with chunks of salmon for a satiating breakfast.
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Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
27 Jan. 2026
And some researchers propose that, because whole milk is more satiating, kids who drink it are less likely to reach for other high-calorie foods.
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Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
Ultraprocessed foods can leave you wanting more, whereas whole foods are more satiating.
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Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
Snubs Lorde Lorde returned to the spotlight earlier this year with her fourth studio album, Virgin, satiating fans who waited about four years since her last full-length release, 2021's Solar Power.
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Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
And so, despite some emotionally satiating patriotic rhetoric on the campaign trail, Carney was deferential and complimentary to Trump on his courtly visit to the Oval Office shortly after winning the election.
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Dónal Gill,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
Use a simple ratio of 1 cup of fruit, 1 cup of greens, a source of protein, and healthy fat to create a satiating, balanced result.
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Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
8 June 2026
However, her albums can sound like a patchwork of impulses, torn between satiating her hardcore audience and designing a résumé for pop-radio rotation.
—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
1 June 2026
During leaner times, making geda was a simple way of stretching a pot of soup, turning something light into a more satiating meal.
—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Top avocado toast with chunks of salmon for a satiating breakfast.
—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
27 Jan. 2026
And some researchers propose that, because whole milk is more satiating, kids who drink it are less likely to reach for other high-calorie foods.
—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
Ultraprocessed foods can leave you wanting more, whereas whole foods are more satiating.
—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
Snubs Lorde Lorde returned to the spotlight earlier this year with her fourth studio album, Virgin, satiating fans who waited about four years since her last full-length release, 2021's Solar Power.
—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
And so, despite some emotionally satiating patriotic rhetoric on the campaign trail, Carney was deferential and complimentary to Trump on his courtly visit to the Oval Office shortly after winning the election.
—
Dónal Gill,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satiating
Adjective
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Automation could help at the margins — routing requests, pre-filling forms, or suggesting knowledge-base articles — but the core work still had to be done by people.
Verb
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The keyboard and touchpad also worked great, with satisfying haptic feedback.
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But there is a wide variety of products that address different skin concerns, from peptide serums for wrinkles to satisfying face masks to deeply hydrated skin.
Adjective
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This sweet and spicy guacamole contains chunks of golden mango mixed with a combination of jalapeño peppers and habanero pepper purée, plus onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, and, of course, Hass variety avocados.
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Even the sweet-and-spicy combinations showing up on menus this summer usually start with a base of garlic or ginger.
Adjective
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Judge rules the federal government cannot block SNAP benefits from buying candy, soda and other sugary drinks, invalidating restrictions in 23 states.
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Young advises using tight-fitting lids and regularly cleaning the bins to remove food residue and sugary liquids.
Adjective
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During courtroom breaks, the long line for the women’s room was a stark visual of the way this flood has ripped apart accusers and defenders of Camp Mystic—grieving mothers in lavender avoiding eye contact with willfully cheerful women in a green that now felt cloying, bordering on cruel.
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Honey scent does not have to read as cloying, even on hot days.
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“Satiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satiating. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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