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
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
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
However, looks aren't the only reason Madix has been quenching our thirst lately.
—Breanna Davis, Refinery29, 19 Nov. 2025
Activating your ninth house of expansion and third house of immediate surroundings, this tricky opposition is quenching your desire for adventure while pulling you back into shady debates and undercurrents with people that surround you.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 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
However, looks aren't the only reason Madix has been quenching our thirst lately.
—Breanna Davis, Refinery29, 19 Nov. 2025
Activating your ninth house of expansion and third house of immediate surroundings, this tricky opposition is quenching your desire for adventure while pulling you back into shady debates and undercurrents with people that surround you.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quenching
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Additional San Juan National Forest firefighters hiked into the area on Tuesday to assist with cutting fire lines and extinguishing heavy fuels.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The robot identifies the fire’s source remotely and assesses the situation before approaching the fire source and directly extinguishing the blaze.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Its psychedelic interludes exist to snap back into satisfying rhythms.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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Blending helps turn veggies and stock into a surprisingly thick and satisfying soup.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Wild West-esque watering hole opened its doors in 1883 and has been slaking customers’ thirst ever since.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Quenching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quenching. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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