1
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
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The Fort Worth Fire Department assisted with extinguishing the blaze, according to the post.—
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The initial response included extinguishing the fire on the sulfur car and deploying water to cool and solidify the leaking material, effectively plugging the leak.—
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The crab rangoon added a satisfying crunch and works well as a sharable appetizer.—
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“Quenching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quenching. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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