quenches

present tense third-person singular of quench
1
as in extinguishes
to cause to cease burning we thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed

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2
as in satisfies
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire) this lemonade really quenches my thirst

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Recent Examples of quenches Available in 21 shades, the lightweight cream also does it without creasing, quenches your skin with a smoothing, soothing blend of glycerin, vitamin E, and caffeine, and doubles as a highlighter, thanks to its light-reflecting properties. Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025 Whether for an exhilarating romance overseas or a new study that quenches your curiosity, your heart longs for growth, expansion and wisdom. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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  • The 27-year-old's extension extinguishes any remaining embers surrounding the possibility of the Mavericks trading him this offseason.
    Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • Waukesha County cheers key step in the process For Waukesha County, Boardman's statement satisfies officials' hope that state transportation leaders are at least acknowledging the importance of I-94 locally and are following the steps necessary to make a project happen at some point.
    Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • As part of a plea agreement, prosecution was deferred on an additional charge for menacing so long as White commits no new violations over the next two years and satisfies a number of conditions, including issuing a public apology to the victim, Adam Weatherford.
    Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Quenches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quenches. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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