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
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.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
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
Verb
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But those moves have not satisfied those in Israel intent on full occupation of southern Lebanon.—
Mireille Rebeiz,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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The president satisfied his own ego, displaying no patience, as other bloodthirsty warlords throughout history.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But within a couple of weeks, my skin felt noticeably calmer—less redness, smoother texture, and overall more quenched.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
6 Apr. 2026
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My skin was quenched and cleansed at once, and Vargas’ fluency in her craft made the time absolutely fly by.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The first sweet treat satiated their hunger.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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Spend the day lounging on the wide, spacious beaches, fishing in clear Gulf waters, or staying satiated at quaint small businesses like Skinny’s Place, North Shore Cafe, or The Doctor’s Office speakeasy.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Many Canadian snowbirds who flew south have been sated in other ways in Florida, too.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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But whether our collective desire has been sated is up for (a lot of) debate.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Slaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slaked. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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