as in courtyard
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
the quad was the college's time-honored site for protests and celebrations
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Recent Examples of quad
After missing the last five Indiana Fever games due to a left quad strain, the 23-year-old point guard has been cleared to play in today's home game against the undefeated New York Liberty, who just so happen to have won last year's WNBA championship.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 June 2025
No, Clark is out with a left quad strain injury and has been ruled out for the Fever vs. Atlanta game on June 10, 2025.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 June 2025
Fever star Caitlin Clark out at least 2 weeks with left quad strain
Two Marin women announce plans to open the county’s first women’s sports bar
Center Monique Billings is also questionable after missing the Valkyries’ last game with an ankle injury.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
The Iowa product experienced some issues with her left quad during the pre-season, and now that same issue has carried over into the regular season.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 June 2025
No, Clark is out with a left quad strain injury and has been ruled out for the Fever vs. Atlanta game on June 10, 2025.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 10 June 2025
Fever star Caitlin Clark out at least 2 weeks with left quad strain
Two Marin women announce plans to open the county’s first women’s sports bar
Center Monique Billings is also questionable after missing the Valkyries’ last game with an ankle injury.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
The Iowa product experienced some issues with her left quad during the pre-season, and now that same issue has carried over into the regular season.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quad
Noun
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Singing performances filled the courtyard as the Dalai Lama was served a slice of his birthday cake, topped with fresh fruit and a white lily.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
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Other amenities include a front desk and lobby, community lounge, outdoor courtyard with playground, computer lab and on-site property management.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
6 July 2025
Noun
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With the arrival of Amaya, an odd quadrangle emerges between her, Austin, Ace, and Chelley.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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Not private enough to give up federal funding, whether for student tuition fees, quadrangle rhododendrons, wind tunnels, or NMR Spectrometers.—
Amity Shlaes,
National Review,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Better Homes & Gardens Bellamy Round Wicker Outdoor Egg Chair This Bellamy Round Wicker Outdoor Egg Chair can create the ultimate reading nook for your patio.—
Nicole Pyles,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025
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Along with their twenty comfortable rooms, their riad-style patio featuring a small plunge pool is an idyllic spot to hide away or have a drink before a night out.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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In 1996, a 3-year-old boy tumbled 24 feet into a gorilla enclosure after sliding through a barrier at a Chicago-area zoo.—
Mark Gray,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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The staff followed safety protocols and were able to use recall training to safely coax the bears back into their enclosure without the need for any further intervention, the park said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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“Quad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quad. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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