as in satisfying
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire)
a long drink of water at last satiated my thirst
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Recent Examples of satiating
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Eggs Protein is more satiating than fat or carbohydrates, and your body absorbs protein from eggs particularly well, stimulating PYY and GLP-1, while suppressing ghrelin.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
Top avocado toast with chunks of salmon for a satiating breakfast.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
And some researchers propose that, because whole milk is more satiating, kids who drink it are less likely to reach for other high-calorie foods.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
Ultraprocessed foods can leave you wanting more, whereas whole foods are more satiating.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Snubs Lorde Lorde returned to the spotlight earlier this year with her fourth studio album, Virgin, satiating fans who waited about four years since her last full-length release, 2021's Solar Power.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
And so, despite some emotionally satiating patriotic rhetoric on the campaign trail, Carney was deferential and complimentary to Trump on his courtly visit to the Oval Office shortly after winning the election.
—Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
But experts consistently recommend berries for their satiating fiber, low sugar content, and powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties—all of that can set you up for a great day ahead, and better health in the long term.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
During leaner times, making geda was a simple way of stretching a pot of soup, turning something light into a more satiating meal.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Eggs Protein is more satiating than fat or carbohydrates, and your body absorbs protein from eggs particularly well, stimulating PYY and GLP-1, while suppressing ghrelin.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026
Top avocado toast with chunks of salmon for a satiating breakfast.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
And some researchers propose that, because whole milk is more satiating, kids who drink it are less likely to reach for other high-calorie foods.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
Ultraprocessed foods can leave you wanting more, whereas whole foods are more satiating.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Snubs Lorde Lorde returned to the spotlight earlier this year with her fourth studio album, Virgin, satiating fans who waited about four years since her last full-length release, 2021's Solar Power.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
And so, despite some emotionally satiating patriotic rhetoric on the campaign trail, Carney was deferential and complimentary to Trump on his courtly visit to the Oval Office shortly after winning the election.
—Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
But experts consistently recommend berries for their satiating fiber, low sugar content, and powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties—all of that can set you up for a great day ahead, and better health in the long term.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satiating
Adjective
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Automation could help at the margins — routing requests, pre-filling forms, or suggesting knowledge-base articles — but the core work still had to be done by people.—
Sanjay Srivastava,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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At the core of the story is the certainty that revenge, while occasionally satisfying on a gut level, is corrosive to the soul and not, in fact, a reliable way to meet lifelong pals.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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In a competitive market, where streamers continue to invest in originals, commercial networks are strong and imports rate well, the result was satisfying for NRK.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The company makes pickles in flavors such as hot, half-sour and sweet and spicy.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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It’s finished in a spicy-sweet sauce that would make a rubber tire taste good.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Wash them regularly to remove sugary or syrupy residues from garbage such as soda or fruit juices, which attract foraging bees.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Are those of us who are still chasing that sugary sonic high into our 40s and 50s just out for nostalgia?—
Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In its all-too-human view of life, this is, entertainingly, whatever the opposite of a cloying graduation speech is.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Plus, the jojoba oil gives it a light, inoffensive smell that’s heavenly to inhale compared to the strong, cloying scents of other men’s products.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Satiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satiating. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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