slaked

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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Verb
  • He was sentenced to 50 days in jail, which has already been satisfied by time served following his arrest, and five years probation.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The Packers satisfied a major need by adding an elite pass rusher.
    Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
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  • Johnson commented on how this film quenched his longtime desire to challenge himself as an actor.
    Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
  • My skin feels immediately quenched, and the effects of this lasts long after the mist evaporates.
    Venus Wong, Refinery29, 14 Aug. 2025
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  • There are plenty of restaurants to keep you satiated and hydrated throughout your stay, including Rendezvous at Ecolodge, Tropics Café, Brigadoon, and Bizzy B Bakery.
    Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The versatile food is also a major part of breakfast time because it's made of filling protein to keep you satiated and clear-headed until lunch.
    Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Slaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slaked. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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