SLAKED Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

slaked

verb

past tense of slake

as in satisfied

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 slaked Bangkok’s thirst for new rooftop cocktail bars is being slaked these days at Sanctuary, which offers a view of the glimmering Sukhumvit strip — Bangkok’s Broadway — 34 floors below. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026 Will Frances throw over Jol for Bill from True Blood, or is her thirst for vengeance not yet slaked? — Alice Burton, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026 Currently, the world’s thirst for energy remains slaked by ample supplies, which suggests prices could normalize sooner rather than later. — Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026 Since then, fans have had their thirst for BTS content slaked thanks to a series of solo albums, singles and tours. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025 For those whose appetite for documentary footage of the First Lady was not slaked by Melania, more is allegedly coming to Amazon Prime. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019

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Some have questioned whether the 76ers can keep all of their stars satisfied this season, but Embiid believes the team can succeed without forcing its stars to make major sacrifices or drastically alter their playing styles.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Snapping open and shut the phone satisfied some deep, restless urge, and the same was true for the rotational flourish of the wrist involved in opening and closing the knife.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026

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The researchers cast the alloy using vacuum induction melting, forged it into a plate at 1200 °C (2192 °F), homogenized it at that temperature for 4 hours, and then quenched it in water.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Through a blend of camellia alba, blue ginger, hyaluronic acid, and vitamins C and E, this antioxidant-rich mist delivers not only a refreshingly cool sensation, but ensures your skin is protected against antioxidants and quenched.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

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