slakes

present tense third-person singular of slake
as in satisfies
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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  • That agreement should spell out the settlement amount, the payment deadline and provide explicit confirmation that the payment satisfies the debt in full.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • By letting companies digitally tag and incorporate this general repository by reference, the SEC satisfies their legal cautionary obligations.
    Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
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  • The $10 serum is formulated with 2 percent multimolecular hyaluronic acid and Matrixyl 3000 peptide, a combination of ingredients that quenches the skin while smoothening wrinkles and firming crepey areas.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
  • Do something that quenches your curiosity without throwing everything off balance.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
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“Slakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slakes. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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