1
as in to choke
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 to destroy
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 extinguish
Firefighters found the body of 56-year-old Irene Gaw-Lai after extinguishing a residential fire in the 2600 block of Lorain Road on the morning of Jan. 6, according to the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department.
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Clara Harter
follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
The fire was extinguished using a portable water pump with the help of a Gainesville Fire Department rescue boat, Hall County Fire Rescue said.
—Faris Tanyos
july 4, CBS News, 4 July 2025
The car then burst into flames, and firefighters extinguished a blaze that extended across the local countryside.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 3 July 2025
Fire crews are continuing to work to maintain containment lines, ensure that all embers or hot spots are extinguished and protect nearby communities.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025
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Clara Harter
follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
The fire was extinguished using a portable water pump with the help of a Gainesville Fire Department rescue boat, Hall County Fire Rescue said.
—Faris Tanyos
july 4, CBS News, 4 July 2025
The car then burst into flames, and firefighters extinguished a blaze that extended across the local countryside.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 3 July 2025
Fire crews are continuing to work to maintain containment lines, ensure that all embers or hot spots are extinguished and protect nearby communities.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extinguish
Verb
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The boy stuck his head through the dividers and appeared to be choking, according to the witness, who said Smith laughed and pushed the boy’s head back through the divider.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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In addition to the chickens, Frank flushed his shoes down one of the toilets, Dennis and Dee kept blowing fuses with the scheme's need for a power-sucking vacuum sealer, and the basement was choked with carbon monoxide.—
Dennis Perkins,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim wildfire: National Park Service says only hotel destroyed The Grand Canyon Lodge was the park's only hotel, according the National Park Service, with the next nearest lodgings roughly 18 miles away.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
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About 70 structures have been destroyed in the blaze, the NPS said, including a visitor’s center, a gas station, an administrative building and employee housing, Grand Canyon park Superintendent Ed Keable told the Associated Press.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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For a start, the cheers from the nearby Andy Murray Arena are loud and booming, but so too is the exclusive balcony area hanging just to the side of the court, where people are sipping their wine or their Pimm’s and chatting loudly (the judge on court 1 has to shush them at one point).—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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The crowd had just spent an entire overtime shushing each other.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Looking for good craft beer to quench your thirst during the heat of Ohio's summer?—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
18 July 2025
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While lemonade might not be medicine, there’s still science behind its ability to quench your thirst on the hottest of days.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 July 2025
Verb
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It was held at Isaza’s grandparents’ house, which was about to be demolished.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
10 July 2025
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Shops at Sunset Place, a landmark mall in South Miami, will be demolished and replaced by towers filled with condos, a hotel, offices, a theater and restaurants.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Still, many progressives, including some political leaders, saw a nefarious motive and a brazen attempt to silence an outspoken liberal voice.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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And as long as the law remains on the books, the threat of enforcement will continue to hang over pastors and churches like a sword, silencing some through fear and confusion.—
Lauren Cooley,
Sun Sentinel,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Even thinking of Keith couldn’t completely douse the fire Shane started on the lawn.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Dozens of people were rescued from floodwaters Thursday after severe weather and thunderstorms doused the Kansas City metro Wednesday night into Thursday morning.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
17 July 2025
Verb
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Some adults agreed, but others made comments about me ruining the mood.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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Nothing ruins the vibe of a beautiful backyard faster than dull, discolored patio furniture that’s more of an eyesore than an inviting lounge spot.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
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“Extinguish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extinguish. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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