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as in extinguishes
to cause to cease burning
we thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed
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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
The $10 serum is formulated with 2 percent multimolecular hyaluronic acid and Matrixyl 3000 peptide, a combination of ingredients that quenches the skin while smoothening wrinkles and firming crepey areas.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Do something that quenches your curiosity without throwing everything off balance.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
This super-moisturizing yet ultra-light gel cream quenches thirsty skin and increases hydration.
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Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Perhaps one of its most famous ads, a 1992 ad starring Cindy Crawford, who quenches her thirst with a Pepsi, actually lost out to a Nike commercial featuring Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny.
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Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
Think of the 5-3-1 rule like a beauty treatment for the soul, rehydrating bonds like a hyaluronic acid serum quenches thirsty skin.
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Vogue,
27 Nov. 2025
When human emotion about injustice threatens to overcome us, the Christ – the true idea of God, Love – quenches the flames of anger to reveal divine Love as the only power in the universe.
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Larissa Snorek,
Christian Science Monitor,
10 Nov. 2025
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.
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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.
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Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Do something that quenches your curiosity without throwing everything off balance.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
This super-moisturizing yet ultra-light gel cream quenches thirsty skin and increases hydration.
—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Perhaps one of its most famous ads, a 1992 ad starring Cindy Crawford, who quenches her thirst with a Pepsi, actually lost out to a Nike commercial featuring Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny.
—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
Think of the 5-3-1 rule like a beauty treatment for the soul, rehydrating bonds like a hyaluronic acid serum quenches thirsty skin.
—
Vogue,
27 Nov. 2025
When human emotion about injustice threatens to overcome us, the Christ – the true idea of God, Love – quenches the flames of anger to reveal divine Love as the only power in the universe.
—
Larissa Snorek,
Christian Science Monitor,
10 Nov. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quenches
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Desmond successfully uncorks a stone plug at the island's core and extinguishes the light.
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After the fish has dropped, a bucket of water from Enid Lake extinguishes the fire.
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That agreement should spell out the settlement amount, the payment deadline and provide explicit confirmation that the payment satisfies the debt in full.
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By letting companies digitally tag and incorporate this general repository by reference, the SEC satisfies their legal cautionary obligations.
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