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as in choked
to cause to cease burning
the fire in the skillet was quickly extinguished by slamming the lid on
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as in destroyed
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
a fatal blunder that extinguished all hope that the team would actually win the play-offs
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Recent Examples of extinguished
Greg Myre, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
But that has not extinguished the debate about who rightfully should own or display Nefertiti’s bust.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Then again, failure to beat Atalanta on December 10 could see Real’s chances of qualifying for the round of 16 as one of the league’s top eight teams almost extinguished—and with a battle on its hands to make the playoffs as one of the clubs finishing between places nine and 24.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
With their playoff dreams now extinguished, the Giants face a tough choice to either focus on a full rebuild and next year's NFL draft or try to chip away at other teams in the season's closing weeks.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Firefighters responded to the dumpster fire and extinguished it, and police tracked down Thornburg as the suspect based on a video that captured his Jeep Grand Cherokee in the area at the time of the dumpster fire, the release states.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
For her voice has been extinguished just as clearly as her torch.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Within minutes, firefighters arrived on the scene and extinguished what one of them said was a decorative piece of wood.
—Daniel Miller Los Angeles Times (tns), arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Schmitt — who farms corn, soybeans and wheat, alongside wine grapes, green beans and lima beans near Queen Anne’s County’s Sudlersville — said the fire on his combine was quickly extinguished and the damage was repaired by replacing its wiring harness.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
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The brutal crackdown extinguished the rebellion and also served as a warning to anyone else who dared challenge his authority.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
But that has not extinguished the debate about who rightfully should own or display Nefertiti’s bust.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Then again, failure to beat Atalanta on December 10 could see Real’s chances of qualifying for the round of 16 as one of the league’s top eight teams almost extinguished—and with a battle on its hands to make the playoffs as one of the clubs finishing between places nine and 24.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
With their playoff dreams now extinguished, the Giants face a tough choice to either focus on a full rebuild and next year's NFL draft or try to chip away at other teams in the season's closing weeks.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Firefighters responded to the dumpster fire and extinguished it, and police tracked down Thornburg as the suspect based on a video that captured his Jeep Grand Cherokee in the area at the time of the dumpster fire, the release states.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
For her voice has been extinguished just as clearly as her torch.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Within minutes, firefighters arrived on the scene and extinguished what one of them said was a decorative piece of wood.
—Daniel Miller Los Angeles Times (tns), arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Schmitt — who farms corn, soybeans and wheat, alongside wine grapes, green beans and lima beans near Queen Anne’s County’s Sudlersville — said the fire on his combine was quickly extinguished and the damage was repaired by replacing its wiring harness.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extinguished
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There was a lot of love in that room, and I was all choked-up — a proud sister moment.Jack Irvin, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The trial over the death of Jordan Neely—which made Daniel Penny, the man who choked him, a right-wing cause célèbre—became a flash point in the debate over crime and vigilantism in big cities.Alex Barasch, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Thousands more Palestinians have gone missing during the war and much of Gaza has been destroyed.Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Fire officials say that at least seven structures were destroyed.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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One home with a pool was nearly demolished; another was little more than a chimney and a pile of smoldering rubble.Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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After the fatal accident, the state ordered the Orlando Free Fall ride closed and it has since been demolished.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The sheer magnitude of the eruption sent volcanic material high into the stratosphere, creating an ash cloud that blanketed the skies and dispersed across the globe.Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Described by those who love her as an artistic and creative soul, the Hawaii native’s sudden disappearance has captivated the media as photos of her beaming smile and flowing locks of dark hair have blanketed television screens across the United States.Amanda Musa, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
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They were all punished harshly—lives ruined.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Johnny sued Amber in 2019 for defamation, claiming that the op-ed article ruined his career and took away his acting opportunities, as well as his long-standing role in Pirates of the Caribbean.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 5 Dec. 2024
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By the time some 600 firefighters had doused the fire’s final flames, much of Notre Dame, a jewel of Gothic architecture, lay in ruins.Joshua Berlinger, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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By the time some 600 firefighters had doused the fire’s final flames, much of Notre Dame, a jewel of Gothic architecture, lay in ruins.Joshua Berlinger, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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Director Jaume Collet-Serra and cinematographer Martin Ruhe embrace dark, moody visuals for this New York City story, using shadows, neon lights and muted colors to create a gritty, atmospheric backdrop that mirrors the characters’ plights.Travis Bean, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Investors will be watching to see if the jobs report gives a clearer picture of the labor market after a month that was muted by strikes and storms.Michele Luhn, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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Notre Dame, located by the River Seine in Paris, was wrecked by the blaze on April 15, 2019.Nicholas Rice, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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The cathedral by the River Seine in Paris, was wrecked by the blaze on April, 15, 2019.Simon Perry, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Extinguished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extinguished. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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