quench
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Synonyms & Antonyms for quench
Synonyms
blanket, douse (also dowse), extinguish, put out, snuff (out)
Antonyms
fire, ignite, inflame (also enflame), kindle, light
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The airport’s ban on the sale of single-use plastic water bottles at restaurants, cafes and vending machines took effect on Tuesday, though travelers still had plenty of options to quench their thirst. — Melia Russell, SFChronicle.com, "SFO’s plastic water bottle ban draws mixed reactions on first day," 20 Aug. 2019 After quenching its thirst, the smart simian proves its green credentials by turning off the tap. — Fox News, "Environmentally-friendly monkey goes viral," 6 Aug. 2019 Those gun laws, while laudable, have done little to quench U.S citizens’ thirst for guns. — Sue Mcmillin, The Denver Post, "McMillin: America must reckon with the unfettered gun violence killing our children," 6 Aug. 2019 Engelman suggests reaching for super-hydrating skin care packed with thirst-quenching hyaluronic acid and healing Niacinamide, like CeraVe Night Cream which is filled with both powerhouse ingredients. — Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, "How to Soothe and Calm Facial Redness for Good," 26 July 2019 Perhaps a domestic cup run is also feasible and would at least partially quench the thirst for silverware. — SI.com, "Man Utd 2019/20 Season Preview: Strengths, Weaknesses, Key Man and Predictions," 9 Aug. 2019 Traditionalists can quench their thirst with naturally refreshing spring water. — Joni Sweet, USA TODAY, "8 things to pack for vacation — and how to get them delivered before you go," 6 Aug. 2019 Old Westminster Winery, Skin Contact Piquette Spritzer Scents of candied peach, pear and raspberry lead to a thirst-quenching palate that’s fizzy and tart. — Ellen Bhang, BostonGlobe.com, "Fizzy summer wines offer lighthearted refreshment," 29 July 2019 Clinique's Moisture Surge range (which includes a CC cream, a thirst-quenching gel, the Best of Beauty Award-winning hydrator, and the original moisturizer), is not-so-secretly one of our first-line defenses against dry skin in need of serious R&R. — Karina Hoshikawa, Allure, "Clinique Launches Moisture Surge Eye 96-Hour Hydro-Filler Concentrate to Hydrate Under-Eyes," 1 May 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'quench.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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