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

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

From The Verge • Sep. 9, 2021

Another possible factor driving overconsumption of ultraprocessed foods is that they are eaten quickly, so people could devour a lot before any satiation mechanisms kick in to slow them down.

From Scientific American • Sep. 24, 2019

Our houses are cluttered with adornments; our social functions are spending matches; our feasts invite to satiation; our funerals are exhibitions of extravagance.

From The Church and Modern Life by Gladden, Washington