1
as in to extinguish
to cause to cease burning
we thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed
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2
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
This rich yet silky balm delivers up to 24 hours of moisture, instantly quenching dry, chapped lips and locking it in for lasting softness.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2025
French smart telescope pioneer Vaonis helps quench my thirst with a special edition of its flagship that puts the inner workings on view.
—New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
Traditional methods rely on heating metals to extreme temperatures, then rapidly quenching them to trap atoms in a chaotic arrangement.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Use the upcoming weeks to quench the thirst for fulfillment.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 18 Sep. 2025
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2025
French smart telescope pioneer Vaonis helps quench my thirst with a special edition of its flagship that puts the inner workings on view.
—New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
Traditional methods rely on heating metals to extreme temperatures, then rapidly quenching them to trap atoms in a chaotic arrangement.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
Use the upcoming weeks to quench the thirst for fulfillment.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for quench
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quench
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Firefighter Captain John Crane was killed while trying to extinguish the blaze.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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The fire at Spoelstra’s 5,700-square-foot residence on Southwest 80th Street burned for nearly eight hours before firefighters could fully extinguish it.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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And the compressed timeframe of the story ticks down to a hugely satisfying climactic encounter in the mountains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Each is ready in minutes, ideal for a filling lunch or a quick, satisfying snack.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Since then, fans have had their thirst for BTS content slaked thanks to a series of solo albums, singles and tours.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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Moreover, there is no reason to assume that such concessions would slake Chinese and Russian ambitions: consider, for example, what Beijing’s massive investments in Latin America and attempts to corrupt the Canadian political system suggest about Chinese intentions.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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My value, my dignity as a human being, was completely dependent on my ability to work, as if nothing else about me awarded me the ability to feel satiated by food.—
Stephanie Land,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Roasted or put in your slow-cooker, chuck roast is flavorful and satiating.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Quench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quench. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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