slaked

verb

past tense of slake
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 Bangkok’s thirst for new rooftop cocktail bars is being slaked these days at Sanctuary, which offers a view of the glimmering Sukhumvit strip — Bangkok’s Broadway — 34 floors below. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026 Will Frances throw over Jol for Bill from True Blood, or is her thirst for vengeance not yet slaked? — 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
  1. satisfied
  2. quenched
  3. satiated
  4. sated
Verb
  • The treat filled me up, cooled me down and completely satisfied my sweet tooth.
    — Hali Smith August 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The iPhone’s success, however, has satisfied some of those concerns for now, especially since Apple can partner with other companies like Google to use their AI models.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Definition of satisfied
Verb
  • In all the time since, the water flowed through that line under the many incarnations of the Sunset Strip, feeding smaller pipes that quenched a growing metropolis that expanded from about 500,000 people to 4 million.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
  • And that one gallon that quenched crops?
    — Emily Cureton Cook, ProPublica, 26 June 2026
Definition of quenched
Verb
  • When cooking isn’t an option, a simple snack like apple slices and peanut butter can keep you satiated.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 July 2026
  • My Chemical Romance fans were clearly not satiated with listening to only The Black Parade.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of satiated
Verb
  • And while fans have been sated by the footballing feast, FIFA and its member associations have gorged on the tournament’s fruits.
    — Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026
  • His thirst would be sated in the second half.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Definition of sated

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