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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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 For those whose appetite for documentary footage of the First Lady was not slaked by Melania, more is allegedly coming to Amazon Prime. Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slaked
Verb
  • Instead of recognizing that a 1-paragraph block is not a 10-paragraph block, the generation engine assumed that formatting the technical specifications neatly satisfied the underlying intent.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The court sent unresolved questions about whether the warrant in that case satisfied constitutional requirements back to a lower court.
    Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
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  • The researchers cast the alloy using vacuum induction melting, forged it into a plate at 1200 °C (2192 °F), homogenized it at that temperature for 4 hours, and then quenched it in water.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Through a blend of camellia alba, blue ginger, hyaluronic acid, and vitamins C and E, this antioxidant-rich mist delivers not only a refreshingly cool sensation, but ensures your skin is protected against antioxidants and quenched.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • Cabeca likes to follow a keto diet and said the healthy fats keep her satiated while the protein supports her muscles and hormones.
    Cathy Cassata, HEALTH, 26 Aug. 2026
  • If the journey could take time, bring pet food and a few treats to keep your pet satiated.
    Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 Aug. 2026
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  • 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

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“Slaked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slaked. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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