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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Trump will only make a deal that satisfies his red lines, the official said, referring to the president’s demands that Iran must abandon its nuclear program, give up its enriched uranium supplies and open the Strait of Hormuz.—
Kate Sullivan,
Fortune,
30 May 2026 -
Using keywords satisfies those requirements, even if the conversation doesn't come to a satisfying conclusion.—
Jill Duffy,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
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If Sprite in any fashion quenches your summer thirst, other refreshing sips to look for include Sprite Lymonade, which gets extra citrus flavor from lemonade, along with Sprite Chill Mango Citrus, Sprite Chill Cherry Lime, and Sprite Tropical Mix.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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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 Jun. 2026.
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