1
as in to extinguish
to cause to cease burning
we thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed
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2
as in to satisfy
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire)
this lemonade really quenches my thirst
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Recent Examples of quench
Even still, at some point, the fire has to be quenched.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
And for those over 21, there will be a cantina to quench your thirst.
—Debby Rice, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Be on the lookout for collaborations that quench your curiosity, as your contribution could spark something exciting.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Celery Juice Celery juice is made with 95% water, which can quench your thirst.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 1 Sep. 2025
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
And for those over 21, there will be a cantina to quench your thirst.
—Debby Rice, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Be on the lookout for collaborations that quench your curiosity, as your contribution could spark something exciting.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Celery Juice Celery juice is made with 95% water, which can quench your thirst.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for quench
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quench
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It was extinguished within 24 hours.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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The truck fire and a secondary fire that ignited in a storm drain under the bridge were extinguished.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Oct. 2025
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While protein bars may never be as delicious as candy bars, these picks will satisfy your hunger and your taste buds.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Oct. 2025
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Everything from the glossy caramel drizzle to the satisfying crunch is a little messy, but totally charming, just like you.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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But in the meantime, the K-pop superstar boy band’s diehards can slake their thirst by watching member V smoke the ceremonial first pitch at a Los Angeles Dodgers game on Monday (Aug. 25).—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
26 Aug. 2025
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Moreover, there is no reason to assume that such concessions would slake Chinese and Russian ambitions: consider, for example, what Beijing’s massive investments in Latin America and attempts to corrupt the Canadian political system suggest about Chinese intentions.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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And so, despite some emotionally satiating patriotic rhetoric on the campaign trail, Carney was deferential and complimentary to Trump on his courtly visit to the Oval Office shortly after winning the election.—
Dónal Gill,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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Japanese exports of powdered green tea surged last year by 75% compared to 2023, a pace likely to increase as the country looks to satiate the world’s growing appetite for matcha.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Quench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quench. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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