- present participle of extinguish.
extinguishing
Example Sentences
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Mexico had just lost 3-2 to England, extinguishing the hope that it could parlay its World Cup co-host role into the deepest tournament run in the country’s history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
Firefighters were also seen extinguishing a fire in the tower.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Trump administration officials affirmed Cole Allen shot a Secret Service officer, extinguishing doubt about the source of the gunfire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
"Emergency services rushed to the scene and found the vehicle completely engulfed in flames. Firefighters carried out rescue and extinguishing operations. A security perimeter was set up," the police statement said.
From Barron's ● Mar. 10, 2026
The extinguishing of the light made Penelope cry out in alarm.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
