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
Like when running rich, excess water spews from the exhaust, or quenches the spark plugs.
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New Atlas, 1 Feb. 2025
Ultimately, the emotional diet coke of AI companionship might temporarily quench our thirst for connection and our sweet tooth for pleasant interplays.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Besides being extremely quotable, Kori quenched everyone’s thirst with that wild talent show performance.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 10 Jan. 2025
Through a blend of camellia alba, blue ginger, hyaluronic acid, and vitamins C and E, this antioxidant-rich mist delivers not only a refreshingly cool sensation, but ensures your skin is protected and quenched.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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New Atlas, 1 Feb. 2025
Ultimately, the emotional diet coke of AI companionship might temporarily quench our thirst for connection and our sweet tooth for pleasant interplays.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Besides being extremely quotable, Kori quenched everyone’s thirst with that wild talent show performance.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 10 Jan. 2025
Through a blend of camellia alba, blue ginger, hyaluronic acid, and vitamins C and E, this antioxidant-rich mist delivers not only a refreshingly cool sensation, but ensures your skin is protected and quenched.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quench
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Russia Has Been Quietly Influencing U.S. Elections to Push Voters Toward Trump and Defeat Ukraine The International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations' nuclear watchdog, said firefighting personnel were dispatched to an overnight explosion at the plant, eventually extinguishing the fire.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Fire crews responded to the park, located at 7000 Bellaire Drive South, and extinguished the fire, officials said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Feb. 2025
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But the good cop/bad cop act didn’t entirely satisfy her fanbase.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2025
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Scholars have debated the framers’ intentions in forming it, and a prominent theory is that the framers inserted the Second Amendment to satisfy anti-federalists, who feared a centralized government might attempt to disarm its citizens.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 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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Plus, The Weeknd made fans wait three years for a new project after being omnipresent at the start of the decade, resulting in a thirst for new music that was slaked by a 22-song opus ripe for racking up major streaming totals.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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Spend the day lounging on the wide, spacious beaches, fishing in clear Gulf waters, or staying satiated at quaint small businesses like Skinny’s Place, North Shore Cafe, or The Doctor’s Office speakeasy.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
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And Harry is just happy his serial killer son is satiating his urges in private for the time being.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Quench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quench. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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