satiation

Example Sentences

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There was speculation—was he being held prisoner, was he dying—but I prefer to imagine he had simply relaxed into existence, a state of satiation.

From Salon • Jul. 25, 2024

The main tactic used by periodical cicadas is predator satiation: You can’t eat us all.

From Washington Post • Feb. 1, 2022

Fluctuating hours of sleep can affect appetite-regulating hormones in ways that prompt people to eat when they’re not hungry and eat past the point of satiation.

From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2021

The word “blockchain” is starting to feel fake… Ah, that would be the semantic satiation kicking in.

From The Verge • Sep. 9, 2021

When hunger and satiation lose their proper value, Then use this plan of action : When you are satiated, then move about quickly.

From Study of Inner Cultivation by Anonymous