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 being scratched from the lineup because of tightness in his left quad, Harris delivered as a pinch-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.
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ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Loperfido aggravated his quad running to first base on a ground out in Friday’s game against the Cardinals and underwent imaging Saturday.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
Johnston was hit in the quad and had trouble moving, but manager Warren Schaeffer told reporters Johnston would be fine.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
These exercises work the quads in different ways, from eccentric engagement on downhill walks to isometric activation during single-leg balances.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 15 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Loperfido aggravated his quad running to first base on a ground out in Friday’s game against the Cardinals and underwent imaging Saturday.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
Johnston was hit in the quad and had trouble moving, but manager Warren Schaeffer told reporters Johnston would be fine.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
These exercises work the quads in different ways, from eccentric engagement on downhill walks to isometric activation during single-leg balances.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for quad
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quad
Noun
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The complex has a pool in the center courtyard, plus a fitness center and lounge on street level with windows facing Main Street and Dunkin’ Park, the city’s minor league ballpark.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Schools have not been in session since the fighting in January and in the courtyard a group of children are hanging around.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
2 May 2026
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The show’s ratings were already up in the ratings before its central love quadrangle captured the internet’s attention.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
1 Apr. 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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Since inspections resumed following COVID-19 disruptions in 2021, UC Davis has received 15 violations across nine inspections, including critical violations involving animal injuries and enclosure failures.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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They have also been shown to exhibit play behavior with objects in their enclosures, highly unusual behavior for a reptile.—
Craig Stanford,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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The building will have a gym, a gross motor room with play equipment for the youngest students, a two-story library with reading nooks, a learning hub able to accommodate two classes at a time, and an outdoor area with patio furniture.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Greenfinch Restaurant & Bar serves breakfast and lunch on an open-air balcony overlooking the patio.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Newport Harbor’s Connor Ohl and JSerra’s Nolan Baker tied for first place in the boys 100-yard freestyle for a rare finish.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Brito also won the 50-yard freestyle and anchored Santa Monica’s victories in both the 200 and 400-yard freestyle relays.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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“Quad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quad. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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