1
as in to extinguish
to cause to cease burning
we thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to satisfy
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire)
this lemonade really quenches my thirst
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of quench
One of the main culprits is the extraction of groundwater to quench the thirst of growing populations and commerce.
—
Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 8 May 2025
Related Articles shop colourpop’s color of the month The cushiony formula quenches lips with a glossy finish and a hint of color — Mango Sorbet.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
The variety of steel used to construct a knife, and the way in which it is forged, quenched, and treated, determine qualities like edge retention, ease of sharpening, chip and rust resistance, and even how fine of an edge is achievable at a microscopic level.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 24 Apr. 2025
Thus, local massive galaxies have had a lot of time to start forming stars, grow to tremendous masses, and then exhaust the gas and dust needed for stellar construction, thus becoming quenched.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for quench
Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 8 May 2025
Related Articles shop colourpop’s color of the month The cushiony formula quenches lips with a glossy finish and a hint of color — Mango Sorbet.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
The variety of steel used to construct a knife, and the way in which it is forged, quenched, and treated, determine qualities like edge retention, ease of sharpening, chip and rust resistance, and even how fine of an edge is achievable at a microscopic level.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 24 Apr. 2025
Thus, local massive galaxies have had a lot of time to start forming stars, grow to tremendous masses, and then exhaust the gas and dust needed for stellar construction, thus becoming quenched.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for quench
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quench
Verb
-
Firefighters have been so busy extinguishing fires and dealing with other emergencies that the fire hotline was saturated.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
-
Multiple crews, including some from the Kansas City Fire Department provided extra support to extinguish the fire Saturday.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2025
Verb
-
Focusing on a few key essentials is enough to satisfy Google and get most websites some quick SEO wins.—
Nick Zviadadze,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
-
Our report also indicates Leeds are not expecting to need to sell before July 1 in order to satisfy their PSR obligations.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
Made with whole milk, this version includes a serving of fat and protein to help keep you satiated (full and satisfied).—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2025
-
This is a concession geared toward satiating blue-state Republicans in states like New York and California.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
22 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Quench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quench. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share