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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
Twenty-four centuries later, automakers are relying on electric arc furnaces, hot stamping machines, and quenching and partitioning processes that the ancients could never have imagined.
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John Johnson Jr., Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Aug. 2024
As one of the earliest shows to feature a vampire, this cult classic packs in creatures like witches, zombies, and werewolves — as well as enough melodrama and vintage dark aesthetics to keep viewers' thirst quenched throughout its 1,225 episodes.
—James Mercadante, Cori Chapman, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2024
Katsuki says his company is seeing more diverse demand even in the low and non-alcohol sector of his business, with consumers demanding more variety and flavored beers to quench their thirst.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 1 Oct. 2024
One of the highlights for Francesco has been the chance to quench his curiosity by learning from other engineers who have crafted some of his favorite tracks.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 13 Sep. 2024
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Unlike traditional sprinklers, this system releases a fine mist of water droplets designed to extinguish flames while minimizing damage to the fragile wood and stone.Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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With their playoff dreams now extinguished, the Giants face a tough choice to either focus on a full rebuild and next year's NFL draft or try to chip away at other teams in the season's closing weeks.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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This donation satisfies your RMD while reducing taxable income. Strategic Withdrawals If market conditions are favorable, consider taking RMDs earlier in the year to lock in gains.James Brewer, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Coal satisfied the bulk of bitcoin’s electricity demands (45%), followed by natural gas (21%) and hydropower (16%).The Christian Science Monitor, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024
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Asia London Palomba is a Travel + Leisure writer from Rome who travels internationally several times a year to visit her family in Italy or to slake her wanderlust in various European and Asian countries.Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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Still, no concession from the British government is likely to slake the nationalists' thirst for a referendum.Charles King, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2012
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After a day of activity, there are a variety of dining options that await to satiate your palate.Rana Good, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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While the magnitude of the guidance beat was perhaps not enough to satiate the most demanding of bulls, the stock was flat on the week.Zev Fima, CNBC, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Quench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quench. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
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