as in extinguished
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1
as in doused
to cause to cease burning
we thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed
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2
as in satisfied
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire)
this lemonade really quenches my thirst
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When first responders arrived on the scene, both the plane and a vehicle were already fully engulfed in flames, which have since been extinguished, TMZ reported.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2025 -
Police who responded to the home on a welfare call smelled smoke and called for firefighters, who extinguished a blaze at the residence.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
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There are plenty of restaurants to keep you satiated and hydrated throughout your stay, including Rendezvous at Ecolodge, Tropics Café, Brigadoon, and Bizzy B Bakery.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes,
12 Dec. 2024
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The versatile food is also a major part of breakfast time because it's made of filling protein to keep you satiated and clear-headed until lunch.—
Veronica Cristino,
Vogue,
7 Dec. 2024
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“Quenched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quenched. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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