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 $100 million Ferrari-Hamilton deal is not only both parties' answer to quenching a championship thirst — Ferrari hasn't won one in nearly two decades — but also the sport's solution for continued relevance.
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Olivia Hicks, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
The concentrate, which counts Zoë Kravitz as a fan, is infused with squalane, vitamin E, glycerin, and botanical oils to quench thirsty skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
Coincidentally, Meyer asked for an ice-cold bottle of buttermilk to quench his thirst after 500-miles of racing on a hot Memorial Day in Indiana.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
So this deal must happen, to the very end, with everyone in the region finally able to quench our common desperate need for solace.
—Rachel Goldberg-Polin, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
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Olivia Hicks, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
The concentrate, which counts Zoë Kravitz as a fan, is infused with squalane, vitamin E, glycerin, and botanical oils to quench thirsty skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
Coincidentally, Meyer asked for an ice-cold bottle of buttermilk to quench his thirst after 500-miles of racing on a hot Memorial Day in Indiana.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
So this deal must happen, to the very end, with everyone in the region finally able to quench our common desperate need for solace.
—Rachel Goldberg-Polin, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quench
Verb
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Firefighters extinguished the fire early Sunday morning and no injuries were reported.—
Marc Levy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Otherwise their first-round pick goes to the Oklahoma City Thunder in June to extinguish that obligation that otherwise would move unprotected to the 2026 first round.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Apr. 2025
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Armed with billion-dollar domestic media rights deals, the three power countries have been under pressure to satisfy broadcasters wanting more marquee series.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Those details didn’t satisfy attorneys for Consumer Watchdog, an advocacy organization challenging the request.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 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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The Collector is also hoping these will satiate the growing wants of his oppressive overlord, The Forger (Roddy Ricch), who has mysterious motives of his own.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
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To satiate semi-posh travelers, Now Now throws in extras: free earplugs and sound machines, plus a Brooklinen robe for the awkward stroll to the showers.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Quench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quench. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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