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.
—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
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.
—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.—
Sanjay Srivastava,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The fiber content helps slow digestion and keeps the meal feeling satisfying for longer.—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
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Mounted on an axis, the silver wheels with satisfying notches in them can be rotated, pushed side-to-side, and back-and-forth.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Culinary adventures in this city offer sweet, spicy, sour and salty flavors across famous dishes that can cost less than $5.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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My first root beer felt like a spicy cola and a big secret I’d unraveled.—
Julie Lin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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The researchers say these foods - things like salty chips, sugary sodas and prepackaged meals - which now dominate the American diet, have become major drivers of poor health, and the time to act is now.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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Choose water over sugary beverages.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Honey scent does not have to read as cloying, even on hot days.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The mouthfeel is smooth and substantial, richer than many entry-level bourbons yet not syrupy or cloying.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Satiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satiating. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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