1
as in to extinguish
to cause to cease burning
we thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed
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2
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
Because of the game being played on Monday instead of the weekend, the teams had an extra day to pack up, get out of dodge and head south to play the game as emergency officials scrambled to quench the infernos in the Los Angeles area.
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Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 14 Jan. 2025
Passionate about all things food and beverage, newness in flavor and technique quench my thirst for information, but so does learning about the people and places behind these movements.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Plus, the Field General quenches that thirst or gravitation towards nostalgia and timelessness.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2025
It is considered an ancient remedy for altitude sickness and has other health benefits, like boosting energy, easing headaches, reducing fatigue and quenching thirst.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 14 Jan. 2025
Passionate about all things food and beverage, newness in flavor and technique quench my thirst for information, but so does learning about the people and places behind these movements.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Plus, the Field General quenches that thirst or gravitation towards nostalgia and timelessness.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 19 Feb. 2025
It is considered an ancient remedy for altitude sickness and has other health benefits, like boosting energy, easing headaches, reducing fatigue and quenching thirst.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quench
Verb
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Now one of their brightest hopes has officially been extinguished.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The device caught on fire at around 7:20 p.m. local time, and was quickly extinguished before the blaze spread further.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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That explanation has failed to satisfy Democrats who say that plans for imminent military strikes are regularly classified.—
David Klepper,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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One of the requirements to satisfy the banks into loaning Arsenal the money was a commitment for Wenger to stay for five years.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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While a handful of commercial pieces have been released in recent seasons to slake the thirst of fans exclusively on the brand’s website, fall 2025 marks the formal return of a rtw offer.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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This growing thirst is slaked by an ever-expanding array of sophisticated cocktails, available year-round at countless contemporary bars and restaurants.—
Brad Japhe,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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That could give cover for whatever comes next to more pro-pharma Republicans, while still satiating the part of the party that's grown irritated with the industry.—
Caitlin Owens,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
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If popcorn and pizza don’t satiate your appetite, head to Wendy’s for more deals.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Quench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quench. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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