as in insatiable
incapable of being satisfied
an unslakable yearning to explore the far-off corners of the globe
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Recent Examples of unslakable
There’s desire itself, an unslakable thirst.
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E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 1 Feb. 2021
But for years, the lake was an afterthought in the state’s unslakable thirst for economic growth.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 7 Dec. 2022
With so many stuck at home doom-scrolling, there was unslakable need for his brand of musical comedy relief.
—Charles McNultytheater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2022
Russia, to which 80% of the country’s booze went, had an unslakable thirst for it.
—The Economist, 28 Mar. 2018
E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 1 Feb. 2021
But for years, the lake was an afterthought in the state’s unslakable thirst for economic growth.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 7 Dec. 2022
With so many stuck at home doom-scrolling, there was unslakable need for his brand of musical comedy relief.
—Charles McNultytheater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2022
Russia, to which 80% of the country’s booze went, had an unslakable thirst for it.
—The Economist, 28 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unslakable
Adjective
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Miyazaki's dual obsessions with the wonder of flight and the power of young love are combined in the form of the dragon spirit Haku, and has there ever been a more relatable spirit than the insatiable No-Face?—
Devan Coggan,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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However, a combination of overfishing, damming of rivers, and the insatiable European taste led to a decline in their population by the late 19th century.—
Tom Hawking,
Popular Science,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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But, the spirit of competitive excellence from his team has fueled an unquenchable thirst .—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Knowles’ Ilia edit is meant to serve as an extension of her unquenchable sound and continued creative expression.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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This research emphasizes the urgent need for stronger safeguards as AI agents become more embedded in business operations.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Trump, in the lead-up to his meeting with Putin, repeatedly stressed the need for an urgent, long-lasting ceasefire in the war.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Booth is an avid donor to both KU and the University of Chicago and previously donated $50 million to KU football in 2017.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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Brown was an avid fitness enthusiast and amateur body builder who regularly worked out at Anytime Fitness in Forest Lake, Glader said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
13 Aug. 2025
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The stakes, too, are there in the background of these personal dramas—the city seemingly on the brink of explosion, its inextinguishable fires a dread-inducing bass line that won’t let up.—
Diana Arterian
July 30,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
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And her inextinguishable pursuit was rewarding as the spotlight shined even brighter on the burgeoning star.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
25 June 2025
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“Unslakable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unslakable. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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