1
as in to extinguish
to cause to cease burning
we thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed
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as in to satisfy
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire)
this lemonade really quenches my thirst
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Recent Examples of quench
If Sprite in any fashion quenches your summer thirst, other refreshing sips to look for include Sprite Lymonade, which gets extra citrus flavor from lemonade, along with Sprite Chill Mango Citrus, Sprite Chill Cherry Lime, and Sprite Tropical Mix.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
My need to roam was quenched by her.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
Do something that quenches your curiosity without throwing everything off balance.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The Bradenton Police Department shared adorable video that showed a parched manatee taking a break and quenching its thirst with some fresh water that was coming off a police boat.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
My need to roam was quenched by her.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
Do something that quenches your curiosity without throwing everything off balance.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The Bradenton Police Department shared adorable video that showed a parched manatee taking a break and quenching its thirst with some fresh water that was coming off a police boat.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quench
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More than two months after the Eaton and Palisades fires were extinguished, researchers from UCLA and UC Davis detected elevated levels of hexavalent chromium — a potent carcinogen — in the burn areas, the paper in the journal Nature Communications Earth & Environment says.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Police said the collision ignited a small grass fire, which was quickly extinguished by the Morgan Hill Fire Department.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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On the third floor, alongside the hotel's Center Pool, is The Sandbox, a refined poolside restaurant with American coastal dishes that will satisfy any of your poolside cravings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The juxtaposition of glossy and matte papers satisfied the papyrophile in Nilsson while adding a chewy subtext for viewers.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Will Frances throw over Jol for Bill from True Blood, or is her thirst for vengeance not yet slaked?—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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Rain and snow will likely continue to slake the Salt River basin.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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But if anyone thinks that has satiated this franchise’s hunger, they’d be mistaken.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
20 May 2026
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Media companies, meanwhile, have adjusted to satiate short-form cravings, too.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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“Quench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quench. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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