quenchers

noun

plural of quencher
as in beverages
a liquid suitable for drinking marathon runners often find that plain water is the best quencher of all

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Recent Examples of quenchers Sales soared when folks rushed to load their garages with 12-packs of their favorite thirst-quenchers. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quenchers
  1. beverages
  2. drinks
Noun
  • Crash investigators found open and closed alcoholic beverages in the vehicle at the scene of the crash.
    — Brian Maass, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Today the marketplace hosts livestream auctions across categories including apparel, sneakers, luxury accessories, trading cards, sports memorabilia, watches, beauty products, food and beverages, and clearance merchandise.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of beverages
Noun
  • Light or zero-alcohol drinks include mimosas in flavors like pomegranate and lychee, and mocktails that blend fresh fruit with herbs and soda.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • People are going out for drinks and astrology readings, or using astrology apps.
    — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of drinks

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“Quenchers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quenchers. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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