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
And for a nightcap, guests have not one, but two bar options to quench their thirst for spirits and top shelf drinks.
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Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
Image courtesy of the researchers Now, those quantities aren't going to go a long way towards quenching anyone's thirst – so the team believes an array of these vertically hydrogel panels could be deployed in water-scarce regions to deliver larger amounts that could support an entire household.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 June 2025
His argument—baseless at the time—was that chewing gum had miraculous abilities to quench thirst, stave off hunger, and dissipate nervous tension.
—Hannah Seo, The Atlantic, 29 Mar. 2025
With two percent salicylic acid, the formula has niacinamide and glycerin to quench thirsty skin.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 17 May 2025
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Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
Image courtesy of the researchers Now, those quantities aren't going to go a long way towards quenching anyone's thirst – so the team believes an array of these vertically hydrogel panels could be deployed in water-scarce regions to deliver larger amounts that could support an entire household.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 June 2025
His argument—baseless at the time—was that chewing gum had miraculous abilities to quench thirst, stave off hunger, and dissipate nervous tension.
—Hannah Seo, The Atlantic, 29 Mar. 2025
With two percent salicylic acid, the formula has niacinamide and glycerin to quench thirsty skin.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quench
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For example, on April 9, an American Airlines flight from Indianapolis to Los Angeles was diverted to Chicago after a passenger’s portable battery charger caught fire and was extinguished by crew members.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The onetime dream of widespread debt forgiveness has been extinguished, and a five-year reprieve for people who had defaulted on student loans expired in May of this year.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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This level of detail positions your content as the go-to resource that satisfies even the most specific queries.—
Kevin Dam,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Now, Diesel has confirmed that Fast and Furious will end the long journey classically by satisfying the three wishes that fans made.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 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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While a handful of commercial pieces have been released in recent seasons to slake the thirst of fans exclusively on the brand’s website, fall 2025 marks the formal return of a rtw offer.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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Chia Pudding Chia seeds have plenty of satiating fiber.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
6 May 2025
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Natural areas like hiking trails and rushing waterfalls also satiate the appetite of outdoor lovers who visit.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Quench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quench. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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