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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  • 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
  • Having made her name with The Best Man, Scary Movie, and Ally McBeal, this new, different note satisfies Hall’s longtime dream of working with Anderson.
    Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Quenches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quenches. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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