satiation

noun

Definition of satiationnext
as in satiety

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Recent Examples of satiation Distracted or Fast Eating Rushing through a meal or focusing on other things while eating can increase hunger, while focusing on the meal while eating can help with satiation. — Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026 That way, those satiation signals will have a bigger window in which to reach their destination. — Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satiation
  1. satiety
  2. fullness
  3. repletion
  4. satisfaction
  5. fill
Noun
  • As Soares notes, protein and healthy fats digest more slowly than carbohydrates alone, while fiber helps slow digestion and promote satiety.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Improves Gut Health Papayas are high in fiber, which promotes healthy digestion and increases satiety (the feeling of fullness).
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of satiety
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  • Short crown layers build lift and help create volume, which tricks the eye into seeing more density overall, and face-framing pieces create visual fullness around the face.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 11 Aug. 2026
  • According to Slayton, sparkling water can promote a temporary feeling of fullness, particularly when enjoyed between meals or shortly before eating.
    — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of fullness
Noun
  • After a multi-day regimen of intravenous fluids and electrolyte repletion and the antipsychotic risperidone, doctors were finally able to get the full story.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The Endocrine Society notes that most adults over the age of 50 can benefit from 2,000 IU as a maintenance dose, but some people may need more for short-term repletion.
    — Sarah Anzlovar, MS, RD, Verywell Health, 18 June 2024
Definition of repletion
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  • Redefining success based on present values can reveal greater satisfaction and prevent unnecessary further career shifts, suggesting the issue often lies in the standard of evaluation, not the job itself.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But between navigating selective palates, food allergies, social media-worthy lunchbox inspiration, food noise, and the inevitable comparisons with classmates, striking a balance between sustenance and satisfaction can quickly become overwhelming.
    — Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of satisfaction
Noun
  • This down-alternative duvet insert is made with an organic cotton shell and hypoallergenic fill fiber that is virtually indistinguishable from natural down based on our testing notes.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Master Award Matured exclusively in first-fill American oak bourbon barrels, this cask-strength Speyside malt offers a fresher, sweeter interpretation of the A'Bunadh style.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of fill

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“Satiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satiation. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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