- present participle of extinguish.
extinguishing
Example Sentences
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Its title suggests the regime is moving toward national reconciliation by extinguishing the spurious records it created of crimes it claims its opponents committed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026
The Los Angeles Fire Department has faced criticism for not fully extinguishing the Lachman fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 27, 2025
Bitcoin dropped back below a key level early Monday, extinguishing hopes that last week’s mini-rebound would become a full-fledged comeback.
From Barron's ● Dec. 1, 2025
Selling the house and extinguishing all outstanding debts and using the remainder to pay cash for a smaller house is a great idea, especially if you are lacking sufficient investments to see you through retirement.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 14, 2025
He touches the button on my wrist again, extinguishing my light.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
