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, 3 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
But experts consistently recommend berries for their satiating fiber, low sugar content, and powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties—all of that can set you up for a great day ahead, and better health in the long term.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
Eggs Protein is more satiating than fat or carbohydrates, and your body absorbs protein from eggs particularly well, stimulating PYY and GLP-1, while suppressing ghrelin.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 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
But experts consistently recommend berries for their satiating fiber, low sugar content, and powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties—all of that can set you up for a great day ahead, and better health in the long term.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 18 Sep. 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.—
Sanjay Srivastava,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the Light Mount's volume knob is easy to access and satisfying to use, a much more intuitive design than the volume roller on the pricier Dark Mount.—
Aubrey Jowers,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Serve it with rice and watercress for a complete, satisfying meal.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Then there’s upscale Mexican restaurant El Molino, with its spicy twist on local Baja California cuisine, and Farina e Olio, an oceanfront Italian trattoria serving melt-in-your-mouth ravioli and life-altering desserts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The red king, which is a spicy version of their pork broth ramen, was worth the years of anticipation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Under a new law, some items, including candy and certain sugary drinks, will no longer qualify through the program at grocery stores statewide.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Colorado’s restrictions on sugary drinks has been approved by USDA, but the state has delayed implementation beyond April 30 and expects a final board vote on April 3, meaning no new purchase limits will start there this week, according to the Colorado Department of Human Services.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In its all-too-human view of life, this is, entertainingly, whatever the opposite of a cloying graduation speech is.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Plus, the jojoba oil gives it a light, inoffensive smell that’s heavenly to inhale compared to the strong, cloying scents of other men’s products.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Satiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satiating. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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