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
The juice quenched a thirst that went beyond physical needs.
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Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
So quench your hair’s thirst now and protect it from future despair with the best hydrating treatments the internet has to offer—as recommended by editors, hairstylists, and dermatologists.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 14 Feb. 2025
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.
—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
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Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
So quench your hair’s thirst now and protect it from future despair with the best hydrating treatments the internet has to offer—as recommended by editors, hairstylists, and dermatologists.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 14 Feb. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quench
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In a follow-up post shortly before 9 p.m., Contra Costa Health said the fire had been extinguished.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Authorities said the blaze in the town of Puchong on the outskirts of the capital Kuala Lumpur had been extinguished by mid-afternoon.—
Huey Mun Leong and Danial Azhar,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 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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Posting up near the antique cash register when her tables were satiated, waiting to seat the next batch of hungry customers with a joke and a sandwich.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 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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“Quench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quench. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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