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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Caroline first learned about the Hole in her twenties by reading mommy blogs, a form of procrastination less about satisfying any conscious curiosity about motherhood and more about finding comfort in the easy intimacy with which these women wrote about their own lives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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Previte understands how to package a selection of dishes to deliver the most consistent, nourishing experience, satisfying in both its unity and variety.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The minibar brimmed with complimentary sodas, addictively spicy small-batch pimento cheese Lowcountry Kettle Chips, and lemon sugar cookies from Charleston’s Own.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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If the kids are pushing for a Big Mac or Chick-fil-A spicy deluxe chicken sandwich, but the budget can’t support it, there’s a hack for that.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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From jazz history to sweet sugary beignets, here’s your day-by-day blueprint for hitting all the best spots and taking in the sights during your trip.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Every bite delivers layers of texture finished with a drizzle of sugary glaze that adds just the right touch of old-fashioned bakery charm.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 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 14 Apr. 2026.
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