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
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
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slaked
Verb
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After those negotiations in Lisbon, Berrada headed back to Manchester satisfied an agreement had been verbally struck — a story The Athletic broke via sources in Portugal, with the United CEO learning mid-flight that the news was out.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
1 Nov. 2025
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None have adequately satisfied the Royals’ needs.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Fenty Hair – The Rich One Moisture Repair Conditioner gives my hair just enough so it’s quenched, but not weighed down.—
Kayla Greaves,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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Even still, at some point, the fire has to be quenched.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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My value, my dignity as a human being, was completely dependent on my ability to work, as if nothing else about me awarded me the ability to feel satiated by food.—
Stephanie Land,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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For guests with children in tow, a tortilla-making class (without knives or an open flame) will keep the whole family entertained and satiated.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 Oct. 2025
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To culminate the trip, guests can join another one-day Porsche Ice Driving course before their departure, should their inner petrolhead not yet be sated.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Slaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slaked. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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