SLAKES Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

slakes

verb

present tense third-person singular of slake

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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Other cities are fighting lawsuits from developers who say their Live Local projects were rejected in violation of the law’s provisions, which require local authorities to grant approval if a proposal satisfies certain conditions.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
That agreement should spell out the settlement amount, the payment deadline and provide explicit confirmation that the payment satisfies the debt in full.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 29 June 2026

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The $10 serum is formulated with 2 percent multimolecular hyaluronic acid and Matrixyl 3000 peptide, a combination of ingredients that quenches the skin while smoothening wrinkles and firming crepey areas.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
Do something that quenches your curiosity without throwing everything off balance.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026

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