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
Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Fulton County Board of Commissioners Chairman Robb Pitts told the Washington Examiner on Monday that officials filed a motion to quash the subpoena on May 4.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 June 2026
The Indiana state senators who quashed the president’s redistricting scheme there?
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
Swalwell’s abrupt departure and Becerra’s equally sudden rise quashed that scenario.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer pledged earlier this week that Democrats would launch a coordinated effort to quash it.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Fulton County Board of Commissioners Chairman Robb Pitts told the Washington Examiner on Monday that officials filed a motion to quash the subpoena on May 4.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 June 2026
The Indiana state senators who quashed the president’s redistricting scheme there?
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
Swalwell’s abrupt departure and Becerra’s equally sudden rise quashed that scenario.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quash
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This potency can be a good thing for quelling inflammation—but also calls for caution.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Dec. 2025
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Harris, who spent years as a news anchor at ABC, has a couple of tips for quelling the anxiety around those and any other types of conversations.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
8 Dec. 2025
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Calls for the Department of Homeland Security to be abolished and pushback on gang databases ignore the real threats to our communities.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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For example, Gonzales wants to abolish the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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But some digital rights advocacy groups also worry that such restrictions could suppress certain types of speech, including whistleblower reports, because internet users will worry their identities are tied to their accounts.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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But suppressing undesirable emotions is not only impossible but also not all that helpful.—
Dr. Deepika Chopra,
Flow Space,
16 June 2026
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The administration has already repealed fines for automakers that miss CAFE targets and terminated federal tax credits of up to $7,500 for EV purchases, as Ford, GM and Stellantis cool or delay electric-vehicle plans.—
Newsweek Editors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
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In 2023, Phoenix-area utility Salt River Project invested $280 million in the installation as part of its progress toward a 15% renewable energy standard that, in 2025, state utility commissioners voted to repeal.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
1 Dec. 2025
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The man was subdued and charged with felony assault on a law enforcement agency animal and misdemeanor resisting arrest, according to an arrest warrant.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Dec. 2025
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Royal Caribbean crew members, including security personnel, approached Virgil and tried to subdue him, according to the filing.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Rob Stewart was slammed by fans for jetting off to attend Scotland's FIFA World Cup match in Boston less than a day after the rocker canceled a concert in California due to health issues.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Country singer Tyler Farr canceled his appearance at Goshen Stampede after suffering an injury on his farm.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 June 2026
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Seventeen states led by New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Trump in May to overturn the president's ban.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
9 Dec. 2025
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The Ford struck with the Toyota, drove off the road, hit a wooden light pole and a metal highway sign, and overturned, DiMartino said in a news release.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
8 Dec. 2025
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Last year’s green jersey Biniam Girmay looked to have been the worst affected, but avoided any fractures.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Balance structure with play to avoid burnout.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
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“Quash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quash. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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