1
as in chokes
to cause to cease burning
the fire in the skillet was quickly extinguished by slamming the lid on
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2
as in destroys
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 extinguishes
Like a true professional, the actor quickly flicks the photo and extinguishes the blaze without ever breaking character — despite internally freaking out — to nail the perfect shot.
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Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
The 27-year-old's extension extinguishes any remaining embers surrounding the possibility of the Mavericks trading him this offseason.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
The 27-year-old's extension extinguishes any remaining embers surrounding the possibility of the Mavericks trading him this offseason.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extinguishes
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Hybrid-resilient architecture—local backups that can kick in like muscle memory when the cloud chokes.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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On the ground, there’s a war of grappling, chokes, and limb breaks, and Oliveira is one of the best to ever fight it.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
14 Jan. 2025
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After a drone strike destroys her home, Alice, a graphic designer in her thirties, finds unexpected love with Vadym, a soldier briefly on leave.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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Once in place, the device releases liquid nitrogen, reaching temperatures as low as –170°C to form an ice ball that destroys the tumor cells.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
10 Oct. 2025
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Available in 21 shades, the lightweight cream also does it without creasing, quenches your skin with a smoothing, soothing blend of glycerin, vitamin E, and caffeine, and doubles as a highlighter, thanks to its light-reflecting properties.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Whether for an exhilarating romance overseas or a new study that quenches your curiosity, your heart longs for growth, expansion and wisdom.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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If the city demolishes the building, the costs will be assessed to the property owner.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
30 Sep. 2025
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His death Friday morning just after midnight, silences an exemplary artist who performed weekly until earlier this summer.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
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This not only silences ideas but also creates a culture where employees feel less valued.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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His droll voiceover, which warmly blankets and contextualizes his imagery, provides viewers an entrée into an worldview effortlessly engaged with culture, politics, and the smallest details of his private life.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
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And the Eero Pro 6E, at $150 off, blankets your home in a fast, reliable Wi-Fi 6E mesh network while easily managing smart home gear.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 Aug. 2025
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In a small town like Harding, a crime involving local children of local families shatters the relatively placid and usually numb routines of daily life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … HEAT HISTORY – Padres flamethrower shatters MLB record with jaw-dropping pitch in playoff battle.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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That just kind of quiets everything else.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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As dusk falls, the Himalayas blush pink, and the village quiets—wrapped in mountain shadow, the hush broken only by distant chanting and wind.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Extinguishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extinguishes. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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