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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
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
The under-$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.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 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
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
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
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The under-$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.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 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
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
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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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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Two decades on, Christopher Nolan's cinematic magic trick still satisfies.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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For those partial to a glaze, a drizzle of maple syrup at the end satisfies anyone who loves a sweet finish.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Quenches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quenches. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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