SATIATION Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

satiation

noun

Definition of satiation

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

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Noun

Semaglutide, sold as Ozempic and Wegovy, is a synthetic peptide designed to mimic GLP-1, which helps regulate satiety.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026
Semaglutide, the synthetic peptide sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, closely resembles the naturally occurring peptide GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide), which helps govern satiety.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of satiety

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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During execution, every detail matters and there is real satisfaction in watching the pieces come together and helping translate a founder’s hopes and dreams into reality.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Innova also associates afternoon snacking specifically with satisfaction, while other dayparts lean toward refreshment or indulgence.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

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