- present tense form of quench (3rd person singular).
quenches
Example Sentences
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Berkeley Lab scientists have developed an approach to prevent quenches altogether, rather than simply trying to manage them after they occur.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 11, 2024
Listening to KGAY, he added, quenches “a desire for a sense of connection that was in person, that was live and public.”
From New York Times ● Feb. 7, 2024
There is, legitimately, no item on earth that quenches and refreshes like good ol' water — especially when you've eaten something especially heavy or you've accidentally eaten the equivalent of your body weight in candy.
From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2023
It’s home to fishers and boats, feeds rich farmlands, powers turbines and quenches local populations across its banks and delta.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 23, 2023
The fire of Zampria's house Yet quenches not, nor through thy cooler veins Flags in its current. hermione.
From The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character by John Roby
