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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
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
Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
The blaze was quickly extinguished.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Video showed flames on a large refinery tank with thick black smoke that was quickly extinguished.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Sheriff’s detectives are investigating after two people were found dead on the second floor of a burning home in San Marcos as firefighters extinguished the blaze Saturday night, authorities said.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
An Iranian missile attack struck oil refineries last week in Haifa, Israel, where fire brigades extinguished a fire that broke out at the site, Israel Fire and Rescue said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Such fires can usher in ecosystem changes that last long after a particular blaze is extinguished.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Drivers were rerouted as firefighters extinguished the flames.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Crews have extinguished a fire at a Texas oil refinery after a large explosion sent plumes of smoke into the air and prompted a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents, officials said Tuesday, March 24.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
After the fire was extinguished, Callaway Winery shared a post on Instagram thanking Cal Fire crews for their quick work in containing the flames.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
The blaze was quickly extinguished.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Video showed flames on a large refinery tank with thick black smoke that was quickly extinguished.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
Sheriff’s detectives are investigating after two people were found dead on the second floor of a burning home in San Marcos as firefighters extinguished the blaze Saturday night, authorities said.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
An Iranian missile attack struck oil refineries last week in Haifa, Israel, where fire brigades extinguished a fire that broke out at the site, Israel Fire and Rescue said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Such fires can usher in ecosystem changes that last long after a particular blaze is extinguished.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Drivers were rerouted as firefighters extinguished the flames.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
Crews have extinguished a fire at a Texas oil refinery after a large explosion sent plumes of smoke into the air and prompted a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents, officials said Tuesday, March 24.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extinguished
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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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Robust, malty, and melt-in-your-mouth tender, this smothered cabbage recipe will warm your soul and delight your tastebuds.—
Pableaux Johnson,
Southern Living,
25 Nov. 2025
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The suit alleges the assailants also grabbed Escobedo from behind twice and choked him unconscious in a manner that could have killed him.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Officers wrote Russell punched, dragged, choked, beat her.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Pratt's home was destroyed in the Palisades Fire.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The outlet said the strikes also destroyed homes and caused widespread damage.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026
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Some shushed the crowds, urging them to be silent and reverent.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Jena asked, for which she was shushed), that was spotted and strong enough to kill a man.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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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Flights at Miami International Airport were halted Tuesday morning as thunderstorms blanketed the area.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Publications blanketed him with first-team All-American and All-SEC selections.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Eid Barakat was forced to move from here when his house was demolished.—
Seth Doane,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The project, which was announced by the White House in July, became a highly controversial undertaking when the East Wing was suddenly demolished to accommodate the 90,000 square foot ballroom.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Your voice was never silenced, you story never forgotten, and your life will always mean more than the tragedy that took you.—
April 8,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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If anyone doubted the region’s prominence in the sport, Betts says the naysayers have been silenced.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Extinguished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extinguished. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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