quenches

present tense third-person singular of quench
1
as in extinguishes
to cause to cease burning we thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed

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2
as in satisfies
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire) this lemonade really quenches my thirst

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Recent Examples of quenches This super moisturizing, yet ultra-light gel cream quenches thirsty skin and increases hydration. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 The $10 serum is formulated with 2 percent multimolecular hyaluronic acid and Matrixyl 3000 peptide, a combination of ingredients that quenches the skin while smoothening wrinkles and firming crepey areas. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 Do something that quenches your curiosity without throwing everything off balance. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026 Perhaps one of its most famous ads, a 1992 ad starring Cindy Crawford, who quenches her thirst with a Pepsi, actually lost out to a Nike commercial featuring Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026 Think of the 5-3-1 rule like a beauty treatment for the soul, rehydrating bonds like a hyaluronic acid serum quenches thirsty skin. — Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025 When human emotion about injustice threatens to overcome us, the Christ – the true idea of God, Love – quenches the flames of anger to reveal divine Love as the only power in the universe. — Larissa Snorek, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Nov. 2025 Available in 21 shades, the lightweight cream also does it without creasing, quenches your skin with a smoothing, soothing blend of glycerin, vitamin E, and caffeine, and doubles as a highlighter, thanks to its light-reflecting properties. — Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025 Whether for an exhilarating romance overseas or a new study that quenches your curiosity, your heart longs for growth, expansion and wisdom. — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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  • The difference is that, like early insurance companies, CTS extinguishes only the fires it is paid, including by Tensor, to put out.
    — Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Engagement between warring parties rarely extinguishes mistrust.
    — Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • Why the offer’s terms matter The statutory consequence applies only if the offer satisfies the law’s requirements.
    — Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Organizations must determine whether software seamlessly satisfies end-user intent and business domain expectations.
    — Barney Krishnan, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Quenches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quenches. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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