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
Plus, the Field General quenches that thirst or gravitation towards nostalgia and timelessness.
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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
Soon the customers would all be regulars, their fingers always dusty with garlic powder and a hint of cayenne, and have a perpetual thirst that’s never quite quenched.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024
Spend a few hours learning about Nevada’s mining history on a walking tour with the Goodsprings Historical Society, or quench your thirst at Pioneer Saloon, one of the oldest bars in the state.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 12 Feb. 2025
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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
Soon the customers would all be regulars, their fingers always dusty with garlic powder and a hint of cayenne, and have a perpetual thirst that’s never quite quenched.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024
Spend a few hours learning about Nevada’s mining history on a walking tour with the Goodsprings Historical Society, or quench your thirst at Pioneer Saloon, one of the oldest bars in the state.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quench
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Ukrainian authorities reported a second strike on the same area while emergency personnel were clearing rubble and extinguishing fires, which killed a rescue worker.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Fire engines, boats and a helicopter extinguished the fire, FDNY said in an email.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 2025
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This is a cop novel that fully satisfies its genre expectations — chases, gun battles, sinister bad guys, questionable cops, cowards and heroes.—
Claude Peck,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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Either type of injury would satisfy the injury-in-fact requirement of the standing test.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
15 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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So, tuck in your bib and see which seasons satiate — and which ones need to pack their knives and go.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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At the end of last year, this warrior spent a number of weekends subjecting herself to blood draws, various scans, and poking and prodding, all in the name of longevity and satiating my aforementioned biological need for details.—
Fiorella Valdesolo,
Allure,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Quench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quench. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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