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as in extinguishing
to cause to cease burning
we thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed
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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
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.
—Julie Bourdin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
An almond-sized dollop suffices for quenching my thirsty complexion, which adopts a satiny appearance and velvety smoothness—without greasiness or excess shine—in seconds.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 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
However, looks aren't the only reason Madix has been quenching our thirst lately.
—Breanna Davis, Refinery29, 19 Nov. 2025
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
An almond-sized dollop suffices for quenching my thirsty complexion, which adopts a satiny appearance and velvety smoothness—without greasiness or excess shine—in seconds.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 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
However, looks aren't the only reason Madix has been quenching our thirst lately.
—Breanna Davis, Refinery29, 19 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quenching
Verb
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Similar to the first incident, the train was pulled into the rail yard, near the 500 block of Mission Road, where LAFD crews got to work extinguishing the flames.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The cigar ashes were traced to Hilary Brooke Inman, 38, of Marion, who faces a misdemeanor charge of starting a woodland fire and not extinguishing it, state officials said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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There’s no satisfying answer to why Sasha climbed onto the pool.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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Now, 30% of Maran’s current sales are refills, most of which are contained in photogenic, sensorially satisfying pouches.—
Kara McGrath,
Allure,
22 Apr. 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 28 Apr. 2026.
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