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
Malinin holds the honor as the only skater ever to land a quad axel in competition, first accomplishing the feat in 2022.
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Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Chen had five quad jumps in his free skate in winning the Olympic gold medal at the Beijing Games.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
After that trip, my quads and calves were absolutely jacked.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
Morgenhof Estate offers up quad biking in off-limit areas in Stellenbosch.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
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Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Chen had five quad jumps in his free skate in winning the Olympic gold medal at the Beijing Games.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
After that trip, my quads and calves were absolutely jacked.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
Morgenhof Estate offers up quad biking in off-limit areas in Stellenbosch.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quad
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Flint Development has presented plans to the city to build a new apartment complex, including some townhomes, a 207-space parking garage and a courtyard area, off 46th and Walnut streets just west of Main Street.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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Stepping inside from the courtyard, living and dining areas are anchored by an imposing wood-burning fireplace.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The uninviting labyrinth sprawlsthe east/west quadrangle from Girard to Fay.—
Leslie Simon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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At the castle's quadrangle, a formal honor guard was presented and inspected by Trump and the king.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Vendors will offer enclosures, feeders and accessories.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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All of that green goodness bottoms out at a six-pack high speed lift with heated seats and a bubble enclosure to cut through the wind.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
29 Jan. 2026
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For those who gain entry to the sales gallery, 80 Clarkson puts on an impressive, full-fledged show with full-size renderings, an Imax-like presentation screen, and a walk-through of a model kitchen, bathroom, and even an indoor terrace with realistic lighting and patio flooring.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
27 Jan. 2026
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Diners will find live music seven days a week and a cigar patio out front.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Van Pelt, 55, played at Pittsburgh and broke Dan Marino’s passing yards, attempts and completion records in college, was on the Browns staff from 2020 to 2023 with new Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski.—
D. Orlando Ledbetter,
AJC.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Gundogan arrives in the box and is sizing up a left-footed volley from 12 yards out when Kante arrives behind him and stretches out a leg.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Quad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quad. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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