satiating 1 of 2

adjective

as in filling

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verb

present participle of satiate
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
Verb
But Elliot’s best argument is ultimately himself—chiefly, his own vigorous libido, which his workaholic medical-student girlfriend, Minerva (a deader-than-deadpan Charli XCX), has long since lost interest in satiating. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 24 July 2026 Meal replacement bars need more protein but are less satiating than real meals. — Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Protein is more satiating than carbohydrates alone and may reduce the urge to snack before lunch. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026 Protein is more satiating than carbohydrates alone, so pairing it with a morning coffee can help curb hunger before lunch. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026 Add beans to soups, stews, and salads for a boost of satiating nutrients, says Howard. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satiating
  1. filling
  2. satisfying
  3. spicy
  4. sugary
  5. cloying
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of filling
Verb
  • The negotiation participants rated women adversaries significantly higher than men on building trust, fairness, satisfying their partner’s needs, expanding the pie, listening, and communicating.
    — Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • For many, this new-build option upholds preferential aesthetics while satisfying practical needs and eliminating restoration headaches.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 20 July 2026
Definition of satisfying
Adjective
  • Her food receives high praise, but a couple days later, one of her friend’s employees dies, possibly from an overdose of an extremely spicy hot sauce.
    — Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
  • End your meal in true New Orleans fashion with a cup of café brûlot, a spicy, alcoholic beverage that is — whoosh!
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 20 July 2026
Definition of spicy
Adjective
  • And while the late-’90s pivot from newsprint to Coke and Snickers worked fine for decades (there was plenty of demand for sugary snacks), that’s changing in the Ozempic and protein-maxxing era.
    — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 22 July 2026
  • However, this applies strictly to plain coffee, not sugary, high-calorie specialty drinks or concentrated caffeine products.
    — Robert Glatter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of sugary
Adjective
  • The mint and cacao pair together seamlessly (just think about a less cloying mint chocolate chip ice cream profile) to give your guests a pleasant surprise.
    — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • And what ensues is an hour and a half of aimless, frictionless, inert, and cloying sentimentality without purpose.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
Definition of cloying

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