quench
verb (used with object)
to slake, satisfy, or allay (thirst, desires, passion, etc.).
are quenching
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present progressiveof quench.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Notes John Bergin, president of the McCann-Erickson/USA advertising agency, with tongue firmly planted in cheek: "We certainly are quenching the thirst needs of Americans."
From Time Magazine Archive
Storms of case-shot shear away this Infantry, are quenching its noble fury in despair; Infantry visibly recoiling, when our sole Three Regiments of Reserve hurry up to support.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 15 by Thomas Carlyle
The inhabitants are quenching the fire very bravely," answered the little knight; "but when the wealthier Armenian merchants saw their goods burning, they sent deputations to the bishop and insisted on surrender.
From Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. by Henryk Sienkiewicz
