slake

Example Sentences

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Thousands of Tacomans, joined by rail fans from miles around, will slake their curiosity this weekend by exploring Sound Transit’s new Tacoma Link Hilltop Extension.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2023

With his videos, Jackson believes he’s dispelling the assumption that people turn to social media only to slake their thirst for outrage.

From Washington Post • Apr. 11, 2023

For what would have been the price of a ticket to the movies, customers also got bottomless soda refills to help slake what many expected would be a vengeful thirst from eating all that popcorn.

From Reuters • Nov. 28, 2022

That left me to slake my pie lust whenever one turned up at church potlucks or extended family gatherings.

From Salon • Nov. 22, 2022

Without the sun there would be no waters formed to slake the dark earth's thirst.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya