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as in extinguished
to cause to cease burning
we thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed
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as in satisfied
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire)
this lemonade really quenches my thirst
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Recent Examples of quenched
Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 Nov. 2025
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Apr. 2026
My skin was quenched and cleansed at once, and Vargas’ fluency in her craft made the time absolutely fly by.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Mar. 2026
Under the cover of night on July 30, 1949, the Amethyst quenched all its lights on board and shadowed a passing Chinese merchant ship, the Kiangling Liberation, following it through the tricky shoals of the river.
—Anne Ewbank, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026
Thirst finally quenched, the animal stood up, took a suitably epic pee, then walked toward the spot where our vehicle was parked.
—Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Fenty Hair – The Rich One Moisture Repair Conditioner gives my hair just enough so it’s quenched, but not weighed down.
—Kayla Greaves, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
So when someone is troubled or curious over death, this longing can be quenched by gaining a deeper understanding of what is true and eternal.
—Michelle Nanouche, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Sep. 2025
Even still, at some point, the fire has to be quenched.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Johnson commented on how this film quenched his longtime desire to challenge himself as an actor.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Ideal for thick, natural hair, the cream formula moisturizes quenched curls with ingredients such as silk protein, coconut oil, and shea butter.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 Nov. 2025
Verb
But within a couple of weeks, my skin felt noticeably calmer—less redness, smoother texture, and overall more quenched.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Apr. 2026
My skin was quenched and cleansed at once, and Vargas’ fluency in her craft made the time absolutely fly by.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Mar. 2026
Under the cover of night on July 30, 1949, the Amethyst quenched all its lights on board and shadowed a passing Chinese merchant ship, the Kiangling Liberation, following it through the tricky shoals of the river.
—Anne Ewbank, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026
Thirst finally quenched, the animal stood up, took a suitably epic pee, then walked toward the spot where our vehicle was parked.
—Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Fenty Hair – The Rich One Moisture Repair Conditioner gives my hair just enough so it’s quenched, but not weighed down.
—Kayla Greaves, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
So when someone is troubled or curious over death, this longing can be quenched by gaining a deeper understanding of what is true and eternal.
—Michelle Nanouche, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Sep. 2025
Even still, at some point, the fire has to be quenched.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Johnson commented on how this film quenched his longtime desire to challenge himself as an actor.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quenched
Adjective
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These modes are referred to as a damped harmonic oscillator.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
15 Mar. 2026
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The story of damped harmonic systems goes back to 1900, when British physicist Horace Lamb built a simple mathematical model of a particle vibrating inside a solid.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Residents in nearby buildings were evacuated as crews extinguished the blaze, the police department said in a news release.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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There was pride in defeat for Liverpool as their hopes of Champions League glory were extinguished.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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But those moves have not satisfied those in Israel intent on full occupation of southern Lebanon.—
Mireille Rebeiz,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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The president satisfied his own ego, displaying no patience, as other bloodthirsty warlords throughout history.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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San Franciscans who think Muni buses are always packed, or prone to crawl along choked streets, may find their views validated in a new slide presentation released by the Municipal Transportation Agency.—
Rachel Swan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Will Frances throw over Jol for Bill from True Blood, or is her thirst for vengeance not yet slaked?—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 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
Adjective
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Otherwise, Rhoda picks the red rice; Laurence and Oscar pick the hoppin’ John; Anthony and Brittany pick collard greens; Duyen and Brandon pick the smothered cabbage; Justin and Sherry pick potato salad; and Jonathan and Jennifer pick the hoecakes.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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Robust, malty, and melt-in-your-mouth tender, this smothered cabbage recipe will warm your soul and delight your tastebuds.—
Pableaux Johnson,
Southern Living,
25 Nov. 2025
Verb
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If automation eliminates most jobs and the wage share collapses, the people with money—capital owners—will be already satiated, while displaced workers can’t afford to buy anything.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The first sweet treat satiated their hunger.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Quenched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quenched. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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