as in insatiable
incapable of being satisfied
an unslakable yearning to explore the far-off corners of the globe
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Recent Examples of unslakable
There’s desire itself, an unslakable thirst.
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E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 1 Feb. 2021
But for years, the lake was an afterthought in the state’s unslakable thirst for economic growth.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 7 Dec. 2022
With so many stuck at home doom-scrolling, there was unslakable need for his brand of musical comedy relief.
—Charles McNultytheater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2022
Russia, to which 80% of the country’s booze went, had an unslakable thirst for it.
—The Economist, 28 Mar. 2018
E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 1 Feb. 2021
But for years, the lake was an afterthought in the state’s unslakable thirst for economic growth.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 7 Dec. 2022
With so many stuck at home doom-scrolling, there was unslakable need for his brand of musical comedy relief.
—Charles McNultytheater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2022
Russia, to which 80% of the country’s booze went, had an unslakable thirst for it.
—The Economist, 28 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unslakable
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However, as the brothers’ insatiable thirst for power ignites growing discord, the community fractures, and Rena’s family aligns with Ervil.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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At the heart of this transformation lies the exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and its insatiable appetite for electricity.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Related Articles San Jose Earthquakes hosting free concert with superstar music act Stanford Jazz Festival announces deep lineup of music talent for 2025 Chalk it up to the great weather and locals’ unquenchable thirst for live music.—
Jim Harrington,
The Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Eventually, Frank wants to be on the receiving end of his own unquenchable lust, and perhaps Rick wants something similar—to be on the receiving end of his own insatiable rage, and experience the bliss of death.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With congestion on the rise, the decline in per capita transit use suggests that fewer people currently rely on transit than pre-pandemic, which underscores the urgent need for innovative solutions to attract riders.—
Ankit Mishra,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Seahawks have an urgent need along the interior offensive line, and Schneider has spent most of the offseason acknowledging that issue — and explaining his reasoning for the lack of big-time moves.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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El Monte resident Jen Venegas is an avid fan of the local library.—
Victoria Ivie,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2025
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An avid antiques collector, David Kerr, who’s based in Florida, relishes the history in the home.—
Colette Coleman,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Even more tickling, however, is Karin’s evolving reaction, played with inextinguishable spirit by the wonderful Jacobsen.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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This top-five matchup was pushed back a day due to winter storms plaguing the southeast, but the hype is nevertheless inextinguishable.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Unslakable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unslakable. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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