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as in choked
to cause to cease burning
the fire in the skillet was quickly extinguished by slamming the lid on
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as in destroyed
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
a fatal blunder that extinguished all hope that the team would actually win the play-offs
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Recent Examples of extinguished
Lucy Hodgman, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
That conditional pick, acquired in August’s salary dump of Haywood Highsmith, effectively has become extinguished.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
As the anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis recently showed, local demonstrations often become national news only once protesters’ lives have been imperilled or, worse, extinguished.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Crackle, fizz, pop, extinguished.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
With all these no-shows this year, shouldn’t City Hall reach out in the spirit of bipartisanship and extend an invite to the extinguished solon Tran?
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Firefighters will continue searching for heat pockets to be extinguished along with any lingering smoke, to ensure that conditions are stable enough for property owners to return to their homes.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
The fire was extinguished on the roof, and damage was minimized.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 19 May 2026
When checking hardwood, move it around to a hotter spot if needed, or replenish extinguished chunks to keep level of smoking constant.
—Paula Disbrowe, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
For the Bucks, Turner’s comments come off as a dumpster fire that needs to be extinguished as soon as possible, with a seeming advantage for Giannis suitors.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026
One of the victims was discovered once firefighters extinguished the fire, FDNY officials said.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Officials said electricity could remain shut off for several hours while crews ensure the fire is completely extinguished and utility equipment is inspected for damage.
—Anthony Galaviz
may 11, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
Beyond the flames, fire-safety experts say the most difficult phase often begins after the fire is extinguished.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Adjective
By the time volunteer firefighters from nearby Cachagua arrived, McCord estimated that the fire was about 70% extinguished.
—Lucy Hodgman, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
That conditional pick, acquired in August’s salary dump of Haywood Highsmith, effectively has become extinguished.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
As the anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis recently showed, local demonstrations often become national news only once protesters’ lives have been imperilled or, worse, extinguished.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Crackle, fizz, pop, extinguished.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
With all these no-shows this year, shouldn’t City Hall reach out in the spirit of bipartisanship and extend an invite to the extinguished solon Tran?
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service extinguished the fire, but the entire bus and its contents were destroyed.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Firefighters will continue searching for heat pockets to be extinguished along with any lingering smoke, to ensure that conditions are stable enough for property owners to return to their homes.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
The fire was extinguished on the roof, and damage was minimized.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 19 May 2026
When checking hardwood, move it around to a hotter spot if needed, or replenish extinguished chunks to keep level of smoking constant.
—Paula Disbrowe, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
For the Bucks, Turner’s comments come off as a dumpster fire that needs to be extinguished as soon as possible, with a seeming advantage for Giannis suitors.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026
One of the victims was discovered once firefighters extinguished the fire, FDNY officials said.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Officials said electricity could remain shut off for several hours while crews ensure the fire is completely extinguished and utility equipment is inspected for damage.
—Anthony Galaviz
may 11, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
Beyond the flames, fire-safety experts say the most difficult phase often begins after the fire is extinguished.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extinguished
Adjective
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Breakfast is a treat, with made-from-scratch English muffins and housemade jams, plus heartier items like a smothered breakfast burrito.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Otherwise, Rhoda picks the red rice; Laurence and Oscar pick the hoppin’ John; Anthony and Brittany pick collard greens; Duyen and Brandon pick the smothered cabbage; Justin and Sherry pick potato salad; and Jonathan and Jennifer pick the hoecakes.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz remains choked.—
Jason Kirsch,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The woman said she was beaten and choked for hours.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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The Santa Rosa Island Fire, which was reported on May 15, has surpassed 10,000 acres and destroyed two historic structures, according to authorities.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Forecasters said mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
Verb
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To the point where Reid shushed him down at times.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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Lyonne shushed the staffer, got up and headed to the bathroom, according to Page Six.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ideal for thick, natural hair, the cream formula moisturizes quenched curls with ingredients such as silk protein, coconut oil, and shea butter.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
18 Nov. 2025
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Multiple helicopters could be seen performing water drops over the blaze, while mass clouds of gray smoke blanketed the neighborhood.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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The Summit County ski area was blanketed with more than a foot of snow after a late-season storm pummeled the Front Range on Tuesday and Wednesday, resort officials said.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
Verb
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On Friday, a city spokesperson confirmed that Aurora intends to move forward with that agreement, noting that the building would be demolished and that the riverfront area would be restored, but did not give any additional details about future plans for the site.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The president also demanded the White House ballroom project — which began when the East Wing was demolished in October 2025 — be completed following the assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel in April.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Prosecutors said Castillo silenced the victim's emergency notification and turned off the emergency light.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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In the Middlesex League, Sankaran Menon tallied four kills, two block assists, and one ace as Lexington silenced Burlington 3-0 for a 15th straight win.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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“Extinguished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extinguished. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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