1
as in to extinguish
to cause to cease burning
we thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed
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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
But Page Six quenched those fears last week when the outlet reported that Swift was just busy rehearsing for The Eras Tour as it’s scheduled to hit the road again on Oct. 18.
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Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 7 Oct. 2024
Accordingly, the numbers also show that jobs relating to AI and ML have grown by nearly 74% annually over the last 4 years, indicating that the market is starving for talent to quench the needs of innovation.
—Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., J.d., Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Just a tiny bit of its neem oil, coconut oil, and silk protein combo is all thirsty hair needs to feel quenched and look beautifully conditioned.
—Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
There are a few new businesses either open or coming soon to Milwaukee's south suburbs to fill your belly or quench your thirst.
—Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
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Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 7 Oct. 2024
Accordingly, the numbers also show that jobs relating to AI and ML have grown by nearly 74% annually over the last 4 years, indicating that the market is starving for talent to quench the needs of innovation.
—Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., J.d., Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Just a tiny bit of its neem oil, coconut oil, and silk protein combo is all thirsty hair needs to feel quenched and look beautifully conditioned.
—Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
There are a few new businesses either open or coming soon to Milwaukee's south suburbs to fill your belly or quench your thirst.
—Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quench
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Jurupa Valley fire crews battled a brush fire in the Santa Ana River bottom Tuesday evening after having extinguished a blaze in a similar location last week.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Ana De Souza, 54, who lived at the duplex, and her dog were found dead inside after firefighters extinguished the blaze.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2025
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After that, Plowright enjoyed a career resurgence at the age of 60, satisfying both upmarket tastes and more commercial fare.—
Pan Pylas,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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So is crafting a deal with Vladimir Putin that will satisfy the Russian president’s desires while protecting Ukraine from further Russian aggression.—
Ned Temko,
The Christian Science Monitor,
16 Jan. 2025
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And those who were curious for a view into Montag’s life had endless ways to slake that appetite, only one of them a weekly cable-TV reality show.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2025
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Whatever the controversy, these Thanksgiving stories will slake your appetite!—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
8 Jan. 2025
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My weeknight move for making satiating meals in shockingly little time is the other other white meat—cheese.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appétit,
15 Jan. 2025
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This eye-catching, tri-color panettone is filled with raspberry, chocolate, and almond and then drizzled with chocolate and rainbow cookies, which will satiate any sweet tooth.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
20 Nov. 2024
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“Quench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quench. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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