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
Back in town, quench your thirst at the upstairs atrium of 3 Bears Brewery and Restaurant, then take the Banff Gondola 7,000 feet up Sulphur Mountain, with views of six mountain ranges and the Bow Valley far below.
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Rebecca Deurlein, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
But so far, only one Southern state gets to quench its thirst with this seasonal soda.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
From restoring elasticity to quenching dryness and nourishing the skin with essential vitamins and minerals, the best body oils can make everything below the neck supple, satiny, and ready to shine.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 June 2025
California’s existing groundwater infrastructure may fail to quench the state’s thirst in an increasingly arid future, even as officials celebrate widespread conservation achievements, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) warned on Tuesday.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 24 June 2025
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Rebecca Deurlein, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
But so far, only one Southern state gets to quench its thirst with this seasonal soda.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
From restoring elasticity to quenching dryness and nourishing the skin with essential vitamins and minerals, the best body oils can make everything below the neck supple, satiny, and ready to shine.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 June 2025
California’s existing groundwater infrastructure may fail to quench the state’s thirst in an increasingly arid future, even as officials celebrate widespread conservation achievements, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) warned on Tuesday.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quench
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In the evening, first responders extinguished the flames after bulldozing a path to the jet.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Firefighters and medics extinguished the blaze and evaluated 10 to 15 train passengers, the spokesperson said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 July 2025
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Nut butters, like almond butter and peanut butter, are known to help satisfy hunger cravings and contain key nutrients to keep you feeling full.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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Bulldog gravy adds flavor to modest meals that need to satisfy hungry, hardworking families.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 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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These hearty dishes hit the stomach like a warm hug, perfect for satiating the appetite after a long day of work on the Chesapeake.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
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Sade songs and jazz selections played to unsuccessfully satiate the eager audience.—
Elise Brisco,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025
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“Quench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quench. Accessed 14 Aug. 2025.
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