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
The concentrate, which counts Zoë Kravitz as a fan, is infused with squalane, vitamin E, glycerin, and botanical oils to quench thirsty skin.
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
This rich yet silky balm delivers up to 24 hours of hydration, instantly quenching dry, chapped lips and locking in moisture for lasting softness.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Feb. 2026
In light of growing energy use, solar and wind can help quench that demand.
—Suhail Bhat, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Under the cover of night on July 30, 1949, the Amethyst quenched all its lights on board and shadowed a passing Chinese merchant ship, the Kiangling Liberation, following it through the tricky shoals of the river.
—Anne Ewbank, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
This rich yet silky balm delivers up to 24 hours of hydration, instantly quenching dry, chapped lips and locking in moisture for lasting softness.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Feb. 2026
In light of growing energy use, solar and wind can help quench that demand.
—Suhail Bhat, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Under the cover of night on July 30, 1949, the Amethyst quenched all its lights on board and shadowed a passing Chinese merchant ship, the Kiangling Liberation, following it through the tricky shoals of the river.
—Anne Ewbank, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quench
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The fire department said crews extinguished the flames within an hour.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The strike caused an intense fire at the hospital, with footage from local television showing rescue crews combing through the wreckage with flashlights late into the night as firefighters struggled to extinguish the blaze.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Another potential outcome is a bank levy, which allows a creditor to reach directly into your checking or savings account and seize funds to satisfy a debt, no advance notice required.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Only time will tell whether Macron’s offer will satisfy European partners – or prevent them from deciding to take matters into their own hands.—
Amy McAuliffe,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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Keller and colleagues felt good about the prospects that their reservoirs — essentially full partners with Lake Mead in slaking Phoenix’s thirst — would come through with plenty to spare.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Currently, the world’s thirst for energy remains slaked by ample supplies, which suggests prices could normalize sooner rather than later.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The first sweet treat satiated their hunger.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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So to satiate that curiosity, Publix keeps a fresh supply of new and exciting things coming to store shelves.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Quench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quench. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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