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
The under-$10 serum is formulated with 2 percent multimolecular hyaluronic acid and Matrixyl 3000 peptide, a combination of ingredients that quenches the skin while smoothening wrinkles and firming crepey areas.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
The concentrate, which counts Zoë Kravitz as a fan, is infused with squalane, vitamin E, glycerin, and botanical oils to quench thirsty skin.
—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
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
The concentrate, which counts Zoë Kravitz as a fan, is infused with squalane, vitamin E, glycerin, and botanical oils to quench thirsty skin.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quench
Verb
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Drivers were rerouted as firefighters extinguished the flames.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Crews have extinguished a fire at a Texas oil refinery after a large explosion sent plumes of smoke into the air and prompted a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents, officials said Tuesday, March 24.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The benefit to donors, in addition to the distribution helping to satisfy RMDs, is that the amount donated is excluded from their taxable income.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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With a spicy-sweet broth, fat pieces of white fish, and coins of petite potatoes, this feel-good bowl will satisfy from last snow to first bloom.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 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 29 Mar. 2026.
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