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
Mayer made his debut at the end of May when Bregman suffered a severe quad injury and took over third in Bregman’s absence, then shifted to second upon his return.
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 26 July 2025
The 22-year-old infielder made his big-league debut May 24 when the Red Sox placed All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman on the injured list with a quad strain.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
From in-class discussions to gatherings on the quad and in the dorms, students will be confronted with a diverse array of opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds throughout their collegiate years.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
The sharp-shooting sensation has missed 11 games this season, having previously sat out with left quad and left groin injuries.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 26 July 2025
The 22-year-old infielder made his big-league debut May 24 when the Red Sox placed All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman on the injured list with a quad strain.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
From in-class discussions to gatherings on the quad and in the dorms, students will be confronted with a diverse array of opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds throughout their collegiate years.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
The sharp-shooting sensation has missed 11 games this season, having previously sat out with left quad and left groin injuries.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quad
Noun
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Outside a modest mud house, several cows chew lazily on cud inside their pens, while a hen struts across the sodden courtyard, her five chicks in tow.—
Shamim Chowdhury,
NPR,
5 Aug. 2025
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The six suites, lounges, dining room, courtyards, and pool house are all defined by Bocarra’s architectural whimsy and the free-spirited elegance of Willis’ interior design.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 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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Along with the addition, the redevelopment is to include an outdoor dining patio.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Summer isn’t over yet — so don’t miss the markdowns on Martha Stewart’s patio furniture collection at Amazon this week.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The driver unit of the 100 Sub Pro on its own weighs in at around 260 kg (over 570 lb), and that will increase substantially when a custom enclosure is added into the mix.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Aug. 2025
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Hens and rabbits can be kept in enclosures 100 feet from neighboring buildings, for a maximum of 15 chickens or 10 rabbits.—
Bella Waters,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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“Quad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quad. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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