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as in choked
to cause to cease burning
the fire in the skillet was quickly extinguished by slamming the lid on
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as in destroyed
to bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of
a fatal blunder that extinguished all hope that the team would actually win the play-offs
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Recent Examples of extinguished
Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
With all these no-shows this year, shouldn’t City Hall reach out in the spirit of bipartisanship and extend an invite to the extinguished solon Tran?
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Firefighters then entered the home and extinguished the fire.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
For the first time in history, the cauldrons, among the most meaningful symbols of the Games, will be lit and extinguished in synchrony in two different cities, in Milan at the Arco della Pace, a landmark triumphal arch of peace, and in Cortina, in its main central square, Piazza Dibona.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
In homage to these factions, two Olympic cauldrons were lit and will be extinguished at the same time—one in Milan’s Arco della Pace and the other in Cortina d’Ampezzo’s Piazza Dibona.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
The fire was quickly extinguished but there were at least eight dogs that died inside the camper, firefighters said.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
At least seven workers were injured, and a fire sparked by the impact was later extinguished by emergency crews.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
The strike sparked a fire, which has since been extinguished, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Mason led the massacre that nearly extinguished the native tribe and preceded the establishment of the self-governing colony.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Crackle, fizz, pop, extinguished.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
With all these no-shows this year, shouldn’t City Hall reach out in the spirit of bipartisanship and extend an invite to the extinguished solon Tran?
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
Ukraine was invaded by Russia just days after the flame was extinguished on the last Winter Olympics, the 2022 Games in Beijing.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Firefighters then entered the home and extinguished the fire.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
For the first time in history, the cauldrons, among the most meaningful symbols of the Games, will be lit and extinguished in synchrony in two different cities, in Milan at the Arco della Pace, a landmark triumphal arch of peace, and in Cortina, in its main central square, Piazza Dibona.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
In homage to these factions, two Olympic cauldrons were lit and will be extinguished at the same time—one in Milan’s Arco della Pace and the other in Cortina d’Ampezzo’s Piazza Dibona.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
The fire was quickly extinguished but there were at least eight dogs that died inside the camper, firefighters said.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
At least seven workers were injured, and a fire sparked by the impact was later extinguished by emergency crews.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
The strike sparked a fire, which has since been extinguished, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Mason led the massacre that nearly extinguished the native tribe and preceded the establishment of the self-governing colony.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extinguished
Adjective
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Robust, malty, and melt-in-your-mouth tender, this smothered cabbage recipe will warm your soul and delight your tastebuds.—
Pableaux Johnson,
Southern Living,
25 Nov. 2025
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The smothered steak biscuit is available to order in-store and online through January 2026, a Bojangles spokesperson told CharlotteFive.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Three years after the incident involving Cordell, a prisoner claimed he was assaulted, choked and Tazed by Hadder while on day release for a family reunion at a Waffle House.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Kenya choked under the dictatorship of Daniel arap Moi, who ruled from 1978 to 2002.—
Binaifer Nowrojee,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The storm that destroyed the home of Shaun and Karen Powers hit three months after the phone call that put an end to Coppermark’s strategy of flooding the insurance department with complaints.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Talmud teaches that Jerusalem was destroyed not only because of hatred, but because of sinat chinam, baseless hatred fueled by moral absolutism.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Jena asked, for which she was shushed), that was spotted and strong enough to kill a man.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Ideal for thick, natural hair, the cream formula moisturizes quenched curls with ingredients such as silk protein, coconut oil, and shea butter.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
18 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Where once mountains were blanketed in thick white powder, many lie bare well into winter.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The dessert involves a croissant or danish filled with chocolate custard or cream, glazed in ganache then blanketed in cocoa powder.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Damaged beyond repair, the building was permanently closed and later demolished.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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After the closure of Toni’s Italian Restaurant’s Olathe location last year, city planning documents show the restaurant’s former building will soon be demolished alongside a handful of other buildings, as the city gears up for an ambitious overhaul of East Santa Fe Street.—
Kendrick Calfee
Updated February 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When federal or state agencies move in and start taking the lead, that local voice is silenced.—
Joshua Simmons,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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The measure was named after Trey Carlock, who died by suicide in 2019 after being silenced by an NDA in a settlement against Kanakuk Ministries.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Extinguished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extinguished. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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