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
Winter is time for something heavier and more alcoholic to warm your insides, while summer heat demands something light and refreshing to quench your thirst and replenish fluids lost from the hot sun.
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Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
Nicely tightening and endlessly quenching, the formula helps improve elasticity, soften fine lines, and leaves skin feeling comfier, bouncier, and deeply nourished with continued AM and PM use.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025
Due to the violent transfer of heat as the steel is quenched, there are near microscopic features of the metal’s structure that appear visually distinct.
—Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
And the city’s unable to build more housing to quench the need.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
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Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
Nicely tightening and endlessly quenching, the formula helps improve elasticity, soften fine lines, and leaves skin feeling comfier, bouncier, and deeply nourished with continued AM and PM use.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025
Due to the violent transfer of heat as the steel is quenched, there are near microscopic features of the metal’s structure that appear visually distinct.
—Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
And the city’s unable to build more housing to quench the need.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quench
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Firefighters extinguished the fire early Sunday morning and no injuries were reported.—
Marc Levy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Otherwise their first-round pick goes to the Oklahoma City Thunder in June to extinguish that obligation that otherwise would move unprotected to the 2026 first round.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Apr. 2025
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For football fans who have been having withdrawals every Sunday (Thursday and Mondays too), the real action is still months away, but at least tomorrow’s NFL Draft can satisfy the itch a little while longer.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
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Each sandwich is crafted with 100 percent real butter, the best real cheese, fresh-baked bread and real garlic for a crispy, cheesy, satisfying bite every time.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 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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This growing thirst is slaked by an ever-expanding array of sophisticated cocktails, available year-round at countless contemporary bars and restaurants.—
Brad Japhe,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Collector is also hoping these will satiate the growing wants of his oppressive overlord, The Forger (Roddy Ricch), who has mysterious motives of his own.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
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To satiate semi-posh travelers, Now Now throws in extras: free earplugs and sound machines, plus a Brooklinen robe for the awkward stroll to the showers.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Quench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quench. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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