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
Spend a few hours learning about Nevada’s mining history on a walking tour with the Goodsprings Historical Society, or quench your thirst at Pioneer Saloon, one of the oldest bars in the state.
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Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 12 Feb. 2025
As a blacksmith himself, Henry strenuously goes through the entire process, including heating metal, shaping it into form, and then quenching it off in a barrel of cool water.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
Usually rain would have fallen before January, quenching the thirsty plants and tamping down the fire risk.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 17 Jan. 2025
Just be sure to load up on conditioner (or a hair mask) after shampooing to keep your curls quenched and detangled since clarifying shampoos tend to be more drying.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 19 Sep. 2024
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Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 12 Feb. 2025
As a blacksmith himself, Henry strenuously goes through the entire process, including heating metal, shaping it into form, and then quenching it off in a barrel of cool water.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
Usually rain would have fallen before January, quenching the thirsty plants and tamping down the fire risk.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 17 Jan. 2025
Just be sure to load up on conditioner (or a hair mask) after shampooing to keep your curls quenched and detangled since clarifying shampoos tend to be more drying.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 19 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quench
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Earth's ozone layer would be destroyed if there was a supernova right now any closer than 50 light-years from the solar system, allowing the sun's ultraviolet radiation to quickly extinguish all life.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Firefighters work to extinguish a burning school bus.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Colonial empires established plantations in Asia and South America to satisfy demand in Europe and North America.—
Peter S. Goodman,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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The cannibals of the South Sea Islands roast human beings alive to satisfy hunger.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Feb. 2025
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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
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Plus, The Weeknd made fans wait three years for a new project after being omnipresent at the start of the decade, resulting in a thirst for new music that was slaked by a 22-song opus ripe for racking up major streaming totals.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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Spend the day lounging on the wide, spacious beaches, fishing in clear Gulf waters, or staying satiated at quaint small businesses like Skinny’s Place, North Shore Cafe, or The Doctor’s Office speakeasy.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
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And Harry is just happy his serial killer son is satiating his urges in private for the time being.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Quench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quench. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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