1
as in extinguishing
to cause to cease burning
we thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed
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2
as in satisfying
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire)
this lemonade really quenches my thirst
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Recent Examples of quenching
By quenching dryness, the formula delivers instantly glowy skin and smooths the appearance of fine lines (which are more prominent when skin is dehydrated).
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Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
In particular, this energy could push away gas and dust that serves as the raw material for star formation, thus quenching star birth in galaxies.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
The Bradenton Police Department shared adorable video that showed a parched manatee taking a break and quenching its thirst with some fresh water that was coming off a police boat.
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Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
On a Monday last spring, Guelleh stood watching a procession of goats, donkeys and camels quenching their thirst at the water tank that once supplied his field.
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Julie Bourdin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
The resulting wine is quenching and effortless—layered white peach, jasmine, lime pith, and an intriguing minerality.
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Kate Bernot,
Outside,
30 Mar. 2026
This rich yet silky balm delivers up to 24 hours of hydration, instantly quenching dry, chapped lips and locking in moisture for lasting softness.
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Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
22 Feb. 2026
The temperature and precipitation outlook from the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center doesn’t provide much hope for quenching rain over the next two weeks.
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Newsroom Meteorologist,
Houston Chronicle,
10 Feb. 2026
Rather than just quenching the plasma with gas or frozen pellets, the new study investigates magnetic island dynamics.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Jan. 2026
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
In particular, this energy could push away gas and dust that serves as the raw material for star formation, thus quenching star birth in galaxies.
—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
9 June 2026
The Bradenton Police Department shared adorable video that showed a parched manatee taking a break and quenching its thirst with some fresh water that was coming off a police boat.
—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
On a Monday last spring, Guelleh stood watching a procession of goats, donkeys and camels quenching their thirst at the water tank that once supplied his field.
—
Julie Bourdin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
The resulting wine is quenching and effortless—layered white peach, jasmine, lime pith, and an intriguing minerality.
—
Kate Bernot,
Outside,
30 Mar. 2026
This rich yet silky balm delivers up to 24 hours of hydration, instantly quenching dry, chapped lips and locking in moisture for lasting softness.
—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
22 Feb. 2026
The temperature and precipitation outlook from the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center doesn’t provide much hope for quenching rain over the next two weeks.
—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Houston Chronicle,
10 Feb. 2026
Rather than just quenching the plasma with gas or frozen pellets, the new study investigates magnetic island dynamics.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quenching
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The next phase of operations will focus on accessing and extinguishing remaining fire within more interior areas of the building.
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Authorities cautioned that extinguishing the fire could take days or even weeks.
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The keyboard and touchpad also worked great, with satisfying haptic feedback.
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But there is a wide variety of products that address different skin concerns, from peptide serums for wrinkles to satisfying face masks to deeply hydrated skin.
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Keller and colleagues felt good about the prospects that their reservoirs — essentially full partners with Lake Mead in slaking Phoenix’s thirst — would come through with plenty to spare.
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The Wild West-esque watering hole opened its doors in 1883 and has been slaking customers’ thirst ever since.
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“Quenching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quenching. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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