1
as in extinguishing
to cause to cease burning
snuff out the candle
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2
as in eradicating
to destroy all traces of
the forest fire snuffed out all of the animal life in the immediate area
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as in sitting on
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
brutally snuffed out the movement for democratic rule
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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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This strategy was key to eradicating the pest for the first time in the 1960s.
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Some wall texts are labeled The work that remained and describe shortfalls of Obama-era policies and ambitions, such as the Affordable Care Act or eradicating nuclear weapons.
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Increase Your Protein Intake Protein increases satiety hormones while suppressing hunger hormones.
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Firms also comply with privacy frameworks such as the GDPR and the CCPA when working across jurisdictions and refuse engagements that would require suppressing truthful, lawful reporting.
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On Thursday, stocks rose on Wall Street, erasing most of their losses from a day earlier to notch weekly gains thanks to big advances for heavyweight technology companies.
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Brunson scored 45 points in the clinching Game 5, erasing a 10-point, first-quarter deficit.
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The mosquitoes came out in droves at night, just before bed, quelling our ambitions of stargazing or watching for the northern lights.
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Owens, who tried to reach third, was gunned down by left fielder Brendan Brock, quelling the early threat.
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About six months after Granger's arrival in Galveston, the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery nationwide was ratified.
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About six months after Granger’s arrival in Galveston, the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery nationwide was ratified.
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Viewers have already seen glimpses of the premiere, which involves Aang and Katara subduing a sea serpent while guiding refugees across a treacherous path.
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Officers then shot her with a Taser, subduing her enough to take her into custody, police said.
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Shares slumped 16% for a third straight session of losses, wiping out $400 billion in market cap on Monday alone.
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The prospect of even a mini-Dust Bowl is alarming as the original disaster during the Great Depression sent dust clouds across rural America, wiping out entire communities and triggering mass migration to other parts of the country.
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“Snuffing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuffing%20%28out%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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