as in satisfying
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 slaking
The Wild West-esque watering hole opened its doors in 1883 and has been slaking customers’ thirst ever since.
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Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
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These kitchens have moved away from ’90s diet culture and toward satisfying, wholesome meals.—
Annie Daly,
SELF,
28 Jan. 2026
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Just spending time with him is satisfying enough.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Rather than just quenching the plasma with gas or frozen pellets, the new study investigates magnetic island dynamics.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Jan. 2026
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However, looks aren't the only reason Madix has been quenching our thirst lately.—
Breanna Davis,
Refinery29,
19 Nov. 2025
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“Slaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slaking. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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