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as in to extinguish
to cause to cease burning
we thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed
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as in to satisfy
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire)
this lemonade really quenches my thirst
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Recent Examples of quench
One of the highlights for Francesco has been the chance to quench his curiosity by learning from other engineers who have crafted some of his favorite tracks.
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Spin Contributor, SPIN, 13 Sep. 2024
If your combination skin feels out of whack with quick changes in humidity, the Ulta-exclusive 24-7 Weightless Moisture Day & Night Gel Cream quenches dry patches without exacerbating oiliness.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 20 Sep. 2024
Luna Cycle View 6 Images Riders looking to quietly tear up dirt without breaking the bank might look to Sur-Ron e-motos to quench their thirst for trail-riding thrills.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2024
Mercury will also debut in your sign, quenching your curiosities and signaling a potent time for self-expression.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
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Spin Contributor, SPIN, 13 Sep. 2024
If your combination skin feels out of whack with quick changes in humidity, the Ulta-exclusive 24-7 Weightless Moisture Day & Night Gel Cream quenches dry patches without exacerbating oiliness.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 20 Sep. 2024
Luna Cycle View 6 Images Riders looking to quietly tear up dirt without breaking the bank might look to Sur-Ron e-motos to quench their thirst for trail-riding thrills.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2024
Mercury will also debut in your sign, quenching your curiosities and signaling a potent time for self-expression.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
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Firefighters forced the box open and extinguished the fire, a spokesperson for the department said.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
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The unburned tankers tried to extinguish the fire consuming their comrade—but then the tank exploded.David Axe, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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In essence, the Fed has satisfied its dual mandate of keeping inflation and unemployment low.Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Get The Recipe 16 of 25 Classic Pumpkin Pie Made with refrigerated pie dough, this richly spiced pie will satisfy the Thanksgiving purists.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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All of that winter moisture had simply sunken or slaked the thirsty vegetation, and vanished.Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 22 Sep. 2024
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China’s impressive portfolio of developmental accomplishments has never been able to fully slake this longing of party leaders to win the acceptance and respect of the very countries that, because of their censoriousness, China simultaneously treats as adversaries.Orville Schell, Foreign Affairs, 6 Feb. 2022
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Its formidable Second Fleet would protect sea routes, support the continent’s major naval powers, and continue to provide extended deterrence—satiating Europeans who are afraid of abandonment at a time of Russian revanchism.Sumantra Maitra, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
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Halloween is the first of several holidays where tradition brings us in front of a screen for television and movies to satisfy satiate our celebratory desires.Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Quench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quench. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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