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
And for those over 21, there will be a cantina to quench your thirst.
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Debby Rice, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Be on the lookout for collaborations that quench your curiosity, as your contribution could spark something exciting.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Celery Juice Celery juice is made with 95% water, which can quench your thirst.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 1 Sep. 2025
Johnson commented on how this film quenched his longtime desire to challenge himself as an actor.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
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Debby Rice, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Be on the lookout for collaborations that quench your curiosity, as your contribution could spark something exciting.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Celery Juice Celery juice is made with 95% water, which can quench your thirst.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 1 Sep. 2025
Johnson commented on how this film quenched his longtime desire to challenge himself as an actor.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
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The Mountain View Fire Protection District and Boulder County sheriff’s deputies responded when neighbors reported the fire, and the cult members extinguished the blaze by burying it with dirt.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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In order to extinguish the flames, which were well-established in the attic, firefighters had to pull down the ceilings in all second floor apartments, authorities said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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In 20 colors, there will be any number of hues that fit the bride’s requirements, while satisfying your own taste too.—
Bianca Kratky,
Glamour,
25 Sep. 2025
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Glazed doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, and pain au chocolat satisfy those with a sweet tooth, while a pan con tomate station, an excellent Spanish cheese spread, and tortilla de patatas (Spanish omelet) kept things local.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Sep. 2025
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But in the meantime, the K-pop superstar boy band’s diehards can slake their thirst by watching member V smoke the ceremonial first pitch at a Los Angeles Dodgers game on Monday (Aug. 25).—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
26 Aug. 2025
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Moreover, there is no reason to assume that such concessions would slake Chinese and Russian ambitions: consider, for example, what Beijing’s massive investments in Latin America and attempts to corrupt the Canadian political system suggest about Chinese intentions.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Increase Protein Protein is satiating, providing a satisfied feeling of fullness that can decrease your appetite.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
29 Sep. 2025
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But experts consistently recommend berries for their satiating fiber, low sugar content, and powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties—all of that can set you up for a great day ahead, and better health in the long term.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Quench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quench. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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