quenched; quenching; quenches
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a
b
: to put out the light or fire of
quench glowing coals with water
c
: to cool (something, such as heated metal) suddenly by immersion (as in oil or water)
d
: to cause to lose heat or warmth
you have quenched the warmth of France toward you—
Alfred Tennyson
Alfred Tennyson2
a
: to bring (something immaterial) to an end typically by satisfying, damping, cooling, or decreasing
a rational understanding of the laws of nature can quench impossible desires—Lucius Garvin
Lucius Garvinthe praise that quenches all desire to read the book—T. S. Eliot
T. S. Eliot
b
: to terminate by or as if by destroying : eliminate
the Commonwealth party quenched a whole generation of play-acting—Margery Bailey
Margery Baileyquench a rebellion
c
: to relieve or satisfy with liquid
quenched his thirst at a wayside spring
Examples of quench in a Sentence
we thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed
this lemonade really quenches my thirst
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This mixed phase can be repeatedly and reliably re-created as many times as needed since the thermal quenching process is reversible.
—Meghie Rodrigues, IEEE Spectrum, 23 July 2025
Passionate about all things food and beverage, newness in flavor and technique quench my thirst for information, but so does learning about the people and places behind these movements.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The Alina is one of the latest residential projects to be completed in Boca Raton, further cushioning the city’s luxury market and quenching an apparent insatiable hunger for high-end living.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2025
But being revered and granted access to great food in a time of shortages did not quench their apprehension.
—Charles Pellegrino, Deadline, 31 July 2025
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Meghie Rodrigues, IEEE Spectrum, 23 July 2025
Passionate about all things food and beverage, newness in flavor and technique quench my thirst for information, but so does learning about the people and places behind these movements.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The Alina is one of the latest residential projects to be completed in Boca Raton, further cushioning the city’s luxury market and quenching an apparent insatiable hunger for high-end living.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2025
But being revered and granted access to great food in a time of shortages did not quench their apprehension.
—Charles Pellegrino, Deadline, 31 July 2025
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“Quench.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quench. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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