sate
Example Sentences
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When the dragon had finally sated its hunger, it sat on Jeremy's desk, preening its scales with its beaky nose.
From Literature
The startup says its discoveries can help sate the U.S.’s thirst for power.
Ryan thwarted Bellingham again as tensions calmed by the end, with the crowd temporarily sated by the victory.
From Barron's
My appetite is sated and I am not tempted by snacks, other than the recommended apples, grapes and nuts.
From BBC
They were not supposed to try and sate their hungers with demons and the dead.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
