as in satisfied
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire)
a harrowing experience while mountain climbing has largely slaked my desire for high adventure
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Recent Examples of slaked
Will Frances throw over Jol for Bill from True Blood, or is her thirst for vengeance not yet slaked?
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Alice Burton,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
Currently, the world’s thirst for energy remains slaked by ample supplies, which suggests prices could normalize sooner rather than later.
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Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
Since then, fans have had their thirst for BTS content slaked thanks to a series of solo albums, singles and tours.
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Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
Currently, the world’s thirst for energy remains slaked by ample supplies, which suggests prices could normalize sooner rather than later.
—
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
Since then, fans have had their thirst for BTS content slaked thanks to a series of solo albums, singles and tours.
—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slaked
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After more than five months of picket lines, the Writers Guild won a contract that satisfied its membership.
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Green Dot founder Steve Barr stipulated that his group’s schools would be union represented — but that commitment satisfied only a small number of opponents.
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My need to roam was quenched by her.
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But within a couple of weeks, my skin felt noticeably calmer—less redness, smoother texture, and overall more quenched.
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But if anyone thinks that has satiated this franchise’s hunger, they’d be mistaken.
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Fortunately, there are many snacks that can help keep you satiated between meals while keeping your blood pressure in check.
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Her fans, many sporting sheer red gloves, cat ears and varying levels of undress, were eager to be sated and reacted as if their souls were being saved within seconds of the start of each of the 23 songs Grande performed.
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Those viewers were probably not sated by the FCC’s February review of the performance, which found that the songs’ lyrics had been appropriately altered for the broadcast.
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“Slaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slaked. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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