as in to quell
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
the dictator commanded the army to quash the uprising without mercy
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as in to abolish
to put an end to by formal action
attorneys asked the court to quash the indictment
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Recent Examples of quash
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 June 2026
The Vivisectors quashes substance in its search for higher things.
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Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
The Enquirer's lawyers attempted to quash the subpoena because the press generally argues that forcing journalists to testify in court about their report can have a chilling effect on our freedom of speech.
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Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 June 2026
This dumbed-down Goebbels gobbledygook revived talking points that Habermas had tried to quash during the Historikerstreit.
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Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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According to court documents obtained and reviewed by Entertainment Weekly, the West Wing actor filed a motion to quash the grand jury indictment in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 June 2026
The Vivisectors quashes substance in its search for higher things.
—
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
The Enquirer's lawyers attempted to quash the subpoena because the press generally argues that forcing journalists to testify in court about their report can have a chilling effect on our freedom of speech.
—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 June 2026
This dumbed-down Goebbels gobbledygook revived talking points that Habermas had tried to quash during the Historikerstreit.
—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quash
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Newsom has not said if the newer version of the bill quells this concern.
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For those who are worried, this might help to quell fears.
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Avila Chevalier survived a deluge of attacks for previous social media posts that called for abolishing the police and prisons.
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Earlier this month, the bloc also released more information about its own plans for abolishing its de minimis exemption on June 30.
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Things like trying to disqualify the entire Utah County Attorney's Office, trying to get some of the evidence suppressed, trying to get a contempt order because the prosecutors violated the court's gag order.
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One key group that appeared to be suppressed, Prevotella species, may interfere with the production of nitric oxide.
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The board voted unanimously to repeal the basement requirement.
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Voters rejected an attempt to repeal the gas tax in 2018, according to the governor’s office.
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Upon their return, most ended up in countries that were invaded and subdued by the German army.
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Over a decade, more than 1,000 people have died across the country after police subdued them through means not intended to be lethal, such as physical holds, Tasers and body blows, an investigation led by The Associated Press found.
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Before Franklin took the stage, however, organizers canceled the concert because of lightning and approaching storms.
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Katy Perry‘s return to the Belgium stage will have to wait a little longer after her Werchter concert was canceled on Friday.
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Tuesday’s ruling means the regulations cannot take effect unless the decision is overturned on appeal.
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Cleveland manager Terry Francona challenged the original safe call at second and got the play overturned after a replay delay that lasted 1 minute, 29 seconds.
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Other methods to reduce the harm from sweltering temperatures include more breaks and flexible shifts so workers can avoid the midday sun, according to the WHO.
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While the morning may feel personal — especially if someone questions your judgment, appearance or direction — avoid treating their feedback (or silence) as rejection.
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“Quash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quash. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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