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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
If Sprite in any fashion quenches your summer thirst, other refreshing sips to look for include Sprite Lymonade, which gets extra citrus flavor from lemonade, along with Sprite Chill Mango Citrus, Sprite Chill Cherry Lime, and Sprite Tropical Mix.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 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.—
Janey Tracey,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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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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Neediness is a never-ending hunger for external validation that no response ever satisfies.—
Sabrina Romanoff,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Trump will only make a deal that satisfies his red lines, the official said, referring to the president’s demands that Iran must abandon its nuclear program, give up its enriched uranium supplies and open the Strait of Hormuz.—
Kate Sullivan,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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“Quenches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quenches. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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