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
Simply apply one to your lips with your fingertips, a small applicator, or a Q-tip, and leave it on undisturbed to soften and quench dry lips.
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Emma Greene, InStyle, 28 May 2026
The lightweight formula combines hyaluronic acid to quench thirsty skin, niacinamide to smooth and brighten, and the brand’s signature herbal blend—featuring ingredients like oat, calendula, and chickweed—to keep skin feeling fresh and comfortably hydrated.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
To quench this thirst, coastal cities from California to the Middle East depend on industrial desalination plants.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
My need to roam was quenched by her.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
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Emma Greene, InStyle, 28 May 2026
The lightweight formula combines hyaluronic acid to quench thirsty skin, niacinamide to smooth and brighten, and the brand’s signature herbal blend—featuring ingredients like oat, calendula, and chickweed—to keep skin feeling fresh and comfortably hydrated.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 May 2026
To quench this thirst, coastal cities from California to the Middle East depend on industrial desalination plants.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
My need to roam was quenched by her.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quench
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In an update June 18, the sheriff's office said the fire was extinguished and military personnel had arrived at the scene.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Detroit fire crews extinguished the fire at the vacant home, and no injuries were reported.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Unlike Magazine Dreams, the modest but satisfying Test avoids the lurid descent into violent psychodrama that swerved into hallucinatory Taxi Driver territory and undercut that film’s integrity.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Each season is a slow burn that builds episode by episode into an absorbing, satisfying whole.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Will Frances throw over Jol for Bill from True Blood, or is her thirst for vengeance not yet slaked?—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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Rain and snow will likely continue to slake the Salt River basin.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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If the appetite for slowing down really is growing, Polaroid's tiniest camera looks well placed to satiate it.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 June 2026
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Use a simple ratio of 1 cup of fruit, 1 cup of greens, a source of protein, and healthy fat to create a satiating, balanced result.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
8 June 2026
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“Quench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quench. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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