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as in extinguishing
to cause to cease burning
we thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed
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as in satisfying
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire)
this lemonade really quenches my thirst
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Recent Examples of quenching
The resulting wine is quenching and effortless—layered white peach, jasmine, lime pith, and an intriguing minerality.
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Kate Bernot, Outside, 30 Mar. 2026
This rich yet silky balm delivers up to 24 hours of hydration, instantly quenching dry, chapped lips and locking in moisture for lasting softness.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Feb. 2026
Rather than just quenching the plasma with gas or frozen pellets, the new study investigates magnetic island dynamics.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
However, looks aren't the only reason Madix has been quenching our thirst lately.
—Breanna Davis, Refinery29, 19 Nov. 2025
Activating your ninth house of expansion and third house of immediate surroundings, this tricky opposition is quenching your desire for adventure while pulling you back into shady debates and undercurrents with people that surround you.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Kate Bernot, Outside, 30 Mar. 2026
This rich yet silky balm delivers up to 24 hours of hydration, instantly quenching dry, chapped lips and locking in moisture for lasting softness.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Feb. 2026
Rather than just quenching the plasma with gas or frozen pellets, the new study investigates magnetic island dynamics.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
However, looks aren't the only reason Madix has been quenching our thirst lately.
—Breanna Davis, Refinery29, 19 Nov. 2025
Activating your ninth house of expansion and third house of immediate surroundings, this tricky opposition is quenching your desire for adventure while pulling you back into shady debates and undercurrents with people that surround you.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quenching
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The cigar ashes were traced to Hilary Brooke Inman, 38, of Marion, who faces a misdemeanor charge of starting a woodland fire and not extinguishing it, state officials said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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There was a risk of electrocution, so firefighters needed to confirm with Xcel Energy that power to the area was out before extinguishing the vehicle fire, Smith said.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
30 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Light Mount's volume knob is easy to access and satisfying to use, a much more intuitive design than the volume roller on the pricier Dark Mount.—
Aubrey Jowers,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Serve it with rice and watercress for a complete, satisfying meal.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
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Keller and colleagues felt good about the prospects that their reservoirs — essentially full partners with Lake Mead in slaking Phoenix’s thirst — would come through with plenty to spare.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Wild West-esque watering hole opened its doors in 1883 and has been slaking customers’ thirst ever since.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Quenching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quenching. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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