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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
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.
—Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025
Others of you may explore signing up for a new class or simply become fully invested in a good podcast that quenches your curiosity.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 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
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
Others of you may explore signing up for a new class or simply become fully invested in a good podcast that quenches your curiosity.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 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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After the fish has dropped, a bucket of water from Enid Lake extinguishes the fire.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
19 Dec. 2025
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Other projectile powers satisfy in and out of combat, like the ice shot that extinguishes fires and freezes foes in their tracks.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
2 Dec. 2025
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The trial court now will have to resolve whether the Salvation Army’s work therapy satisfies this two-part test.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Wrestling satisfies a natural need for performance and competition.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Quenches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quenches. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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