as in residence
the place where one lives
maintained a level of cleanliness and neatness that was unusual for a bachelor's quarters
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as in houses
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the militia is being quartered just outside the city
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Recent Examples of quarters
Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
In the first three quarters of 2025, the public transit system recorded 6,615 crimes.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
If hired, interpretive rangers may be required to live in government quarters, wear a uniform, and be available to work on-call, including weekends and holidays, and to work overtime.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
This led to serious concerns from some quarters, with science popularizer Michio Kaku among the leaders of the protests demanding the launch be scrubbed, but Cassini–Huygens' went ahead without a hitch, as have all the subsequent RTG missions.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
After trailing 17-7 through three quarters, the Chiefs scored 24 points in the final period.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Toronto maintained its 15-point advantage after three quarters.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Similarly, Gallup finds that around three quarters of Americans believe that AI will reduce the total number of jobs over the next decade.
—Edward Timmons, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
The company’s sales fell and its stock declined by 33% in the first three quarters of 2025.
—David Cortright, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
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Nearly 20% off its all-time high, the AI leader has dropped from a $5 trillion market cap to a $4 trillion valuation in just a few quarters.
—Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
In the first three quarters of 2025, the public transit system recorded 6,615 crimes.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
If hired, interpretive rangers may be required to live in government quarters, wear a uniform, and be available to work on-call, including weekends and holidays, and to work overtime.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
This led to serious concerns from some quarters, with science popularizer Michio Kaku among the leaders of the protests demanding the launch be scrubbed, but Cassini–Huygens' went ahead without a hitch, as have all the subsequent RTG missions.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
After trailing 17-7 through three quarters, the Chiefs scored 24 points in the final period.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Toronto maintained its 15-point advantage after three quarters.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Similarly, Gallup finds that around three quarters of Americans believe that AI will reduce the total number of jobs over the next decade.
—Edward Timmons, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
The company’s sales fell and its stock declined by 33% in the first three quarters of 2025.
—David Cortright, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarters
Noun
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The rooms Properties range from traditional two-story, three-bedroom villas with shingle roofs to modern hilltop residences that wouldn’t be out of place in Beverly Hills.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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During this time, the woman and her children spent considerable amount of time with Le Lievre, spending several nights at his residence.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After its sidewalk-to-spire refurbishment, the 47-story structure now houses only 375 keys for hotel guests and 372 for private residents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The bedroom houses the in-unit washer-dryer, and the all-white bathroom is quite elegant.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Tempe urged residents to watch for bees flying in and out of roof tiles, vents, irrigation boxes or other small openings, which may point to a nearby hive or swarm.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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It's finished in spruce cladding and is topped by a metal roof.—
Adam Williams
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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During the news conference, Fullen called game rooms a menace to society that contributed to drug crimes, prostitution and violent assaults and robberies in the city.—
John Wayne Ferguson,
Houston Chronicle,
20 Feb. 2026
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Oceanview rooms with a terrace are worth the upgrade, with the floor-to-ceiling windows drawing in every shade of Caribbean blue.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Bringing a new perspective to campus Last summer, Tamura returned to campus, moving into a house across the street from UC Health.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Photos of the collision show the big rig with its back end on the road and its nose down the hilly yard, just feet from the house.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The luxury vessel accommodates up to 245 guests in 123 staterooms and suites, many with private balconies.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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This set of plastic front and rear bike fenders has a universal fit that accommodates a variety of bikes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Book Accommodations Early Group-friendly lodging goes fast, so book as soon as the destination is locked in.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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The fervor is reshaping the lodging market in World Cup cities across the US, which are expecting millions of visitors throughout the course of the tournament.—
Maya Davis,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Any time a team puts out a lineup with a non-shooter on the floor, Wembanyama camps in the paint, and the Spurs typically win.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Now a grandmother, the 65-year-old often camps with up to four generations of her family, from her husband to her grandchildren.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Quarters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarters. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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