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
Jeremy Wolff, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Orlando outscored the Pistons in two of the four quarters, and outside a bad first quarter, the Magic looked like the better team.
—David Troy, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Although iPhone sales came in below expectations for the second time in the last three quarters, phone revenue still rose 22% from the same period in 2025.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Predictably, Corey has been criticized in certain quarters for her merging of the lowest and loftiest forms of culture.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
The team-captain label and All-American honors help, but the real selling points are Schrauth’s sturdy frame, strong hands and a physical style that works in tight quarters.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
What’s flipped from the first six quarters of the series to the last six is McDaniels’ defensive intensity.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
After a 5-for-16 Game 3, Jokic has missed 15 of his last 21 shots from 2-point range, spanning five quarters of action.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
The conversions to residential space help lower the office vacancy rate, which in previous quarters reached alarming highs.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
Tents line the sidewalk on North Sacramento Avenue in Chicago, private sleeping quarters abutting the public way.
—Jeremy Wolff, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Orlando outscored the Pistons in two of the four quarters, and outside a bad first quarter, the Magic looked like the better team.
—David Troy, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Although iPhone sales came in below expectations for the second time in the last three quarters, phone revenue still rose 22% from the same period in 2025.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Predictably, Corey has been criticized in certain quarters for her merging of the lowest and loftiest forms of culture.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
The team-captain label and All-American honors help, but the real selling points are Schrauth’s sturdy frame, strong hands and a physical style that works in tight quarters.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
What’s flipped from the first six quarters of the series to the last six is McDaniels’ defensive intensity.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
After a 5-for-16 Game 3, Jokic has missed 15 of his last 21 shots from 2-point range, spanning five quarters of action.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
The conversions to residential space help lower the office vacancy rate, which in previous quarters reached alarming highs.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarters
Noun
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Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The visit then continued with a garden party at the British ambassador’s residence on Embassy Row.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Broadway theater that houses The Book of Mormon caught fire Monday morning, with fire officials describing it as a three-alarm fire.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
4 May 2026
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The Met Gala is a major fundraiser for the museum’s Costume Institute, which houses numerous historic pieces of fashion and related artifacts.—
Adam Carlson,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
Noun
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As for the care and maintenance this home has received, the roof was replaced in 2020, the furnace in 2010, the first floor air conditioning unit was new in 2022, and a new well pump was installed in 2023.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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These perimeter spaces under the flat roof include a music library, a recording studio, a variety of practice spaces and offices.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
Verb
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The side rooms off the main gallery contain playful areas that everyone from kids to grown adults will enjoy.—
Jenny Hughes,
The Spruce,
9 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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Suspect Cole Tomas Allen was confined to a padded cell with constant lighting and repeatedly strip-searched; the judge noted the jail houses convicted killers without such restrictions.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Many major fashion houses have brought on new creative directors in the past year, meaning tonight will mark many designers' first Met Gala in their new roles.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
Verb
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The platform also accommodates mobile properties such as boats and recreational vehicles, where operational knowledge plays a significant role in both safety and enjoyment.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa accommodates guests with disabilities and offers ADA-compliant and mobility- and hearing-accessible guest room types.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The decrease could have been sharper if not for inflation, which is bumping up the prices of lodging, food and goods.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The investigation also reported issues related to Flora’s child support payments and significant campaign spending on food, travel and lodging.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That sounds like a figure of speech because nobody camps out overnight for tickets anymore.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 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 6 May. 2026.
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