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
This is the system Trump repeatedly targeted earlier this year for failing to bring enough water to quench Southern California’s devastating winter blazes.
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Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 14 May 2025
While carving out something resembling a normal life, Dexter quenches his thirst for death, but chooses only other murderers as his victims.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
To quench your thirst, order a pot of Moroccan mint tea and traditional Moroccan pastries at Le Terrasse des Èpices’ ground-floor pastry shop in Souk Cherifia.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
One of the main culprits is the extraction of groundwater to quench the thirst of growing populations and commerce.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 8 May 2025
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Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 14 May 2025
While carving out something resembling a normal life, Dexter quenches his thirst for death, but chooses only other murderers as his victims.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
To quench your thirst, order a pot of Moroccan mint tea and traditional Moroccan pastries at Le Terrasse des Èpices’ ground-floor pastry shop in Souk Cherifia.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
One of the main culprits is the extraction of groundwater to quench the thirst of growing populations and commerce.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quench
Verb
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Unfortunately, a drunken Ben makes a heinous error in judgment that abruptly extinguishes the generosity of their hosts.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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The carrier, which was headed to a Pacific port in Mexico after leaving China in late May, was abandoned when the crew was unable to extinguish the fire onboard.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2025
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Under Chapter 11, creditors, including the IRS, cannot take your primary residence to satisfy debts.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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Serve up a board at a party, and have fun sampling all the different flavors with your guests, or whip up a quick flight for a drool-worthy afternoon snack that satisfies all your cravings.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2025
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While a handful of commercial pieces have been released in recent seasons to slake the thirst of fans exclusively on the brand’s website, fall 2025 marks the formal return of a rtw offer.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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This growing thirst is slaked by an ever-expanding array of sophisticated cocktails, available year-round at countless contemporary bars and restaurants.—
Brad Japhe,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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Aside from eating these fruits as-is, Agyeman offers a few ideas to incorporate stone fruits into snacks or meals that'll leave you feeling satiated.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
10 June 2025
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After an early end to Tuesday's test flight, SpaceX's heat shield engineers will have to wait a while longer to satiate their appetites.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
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“Quench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quench. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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