1
as in blankets
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
After the fish has dropped, a bucket of water from Enid Lake extinguishes the fire.
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Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
Other projectile powers satisfy in and out of combat, like the ice shot that extinguishes fires and freezes foes in their tracks.
—PC Magazine, 2 Dec. 2025
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.
—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
Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
Other projectile powers satisfy in and out of combat, like the ice shot that extinguishes fires and freezes foes in their tracks.
—PC Magazine, 2 Dec. 2025
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.
—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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Bored by the beige that blankets most homes in the area, Everett swerved in the opposite direction.—
Julie Vadnal,
Architectural Digest,
18 Mar. 2026
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Both Interstate 80 and Highway 50 in Northern California's high country are seeing closures on Tuesday as extreme weather blankets the region.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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For those who know the play well, some of Mantello’s choices are most striking, especially the horror here of the famous hotel-room scene with a tawdry lover (brutally played by Katherine Romans), an act born of loneliness that destroys a father’s relationship with his son forever.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Alzheimer’s disease, a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, affects more than 6 million Americans, most of them age 65 or older.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Jasmine almost chokes on her corn dog when that comes out of Janet’s mouth.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
9 Apr. 2026
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Then Leaphorn appears, knocks her down, and chokes her.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Apr. 2026
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The latest filing demolishes the timeworn claim that DOGE was infiltrated into Social Security in order to responsibly ferret out fraud and overspending.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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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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This erosion of consistency silences our voices and creates a deep distrust in our electoral system.—
Kathy Schmitz,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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Allison’s chilling prophecy about Kyle silences the table, quickly shifting the mood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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This super-moisturizing yet ultra-light gel cream quenches thirsty skin and increases hydration.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The under-$10 serum is formulated with 2 percent multimolecular hyaluronic acid and Matrixyl 3000 peptide, a combination of ingredients that quenches the skin while smoothening wrinkles and firming crepey areas.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Related Stories The film shatters stereotypical visuals of space, veering away from cold and desaturated colors, and using warmer tones such as orange.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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His refusal to take the curse seriously shatters her trust, leaving her questioning their entire relationship.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Mar. 2026
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In simpler terms, magnesium glycinate quiets excitatory brain signals, helps your body shift into sleep mode and reduces the stress hormones that keep you wired at night.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Toward the end of 2026’s Sparkling Wine & Oyster Celebration, when the last oyster is gone and the sparkling wine has softened to its final fizz, the barn at Campovida quiets enough to hear winter wind moving through the rafters.—
Audrey T. Williams,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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