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
Many of the encampments at colleges across Chicago were eventually dismantled by police, leaving lawn chairs and colorful student artwork dotting the muddy grass of campus quads.
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Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
At the end of last year's term, the NYPD disbanded an encampment on the quad and dozens of student protesters were arrested.
—Kristin Brown, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2025
The partnership promises a wide range of products, including 55 lipsticks, 10 lip balms and eight eyeshadow quads in the first collection.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Built in 1957 and 1958, the more exclusive four-door had several model-specific details including quad headlights (a first for an American vehicle), a stainless steel pillarless hardtop, and suicide doors.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
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Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
At the end of last year's term, the NYPD disbanded an encampment on the quad and dozens of student protesters were arrested.
—Kristin Brown, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2025
The partnership promises a wide range of products, including 55 lipsticks, 10 lip balms and eight eyeshadow quads in the first collection.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Built in 1957 and 1958, the more exclusive four-door had several model-specific details including quad headlights (a first for an American vehicle), a stainless steel pillarless hardtop, and suicide doors.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quad
Noun
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The Patio of Orange Trees inside Seville’s Cathedral is a great place to start since its courtyard is filled with citrus trees.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The desert resort boasts 45 acres of winding pathways, charming courtyards, lush gardens, and citrus and palm trees, surrounded by the stunning Santa Rosa Mountains just 25 miles southeast of Palm Springs.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Mar. 2025
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The quadrangle between the Temples of Jupiter and Bacchus had been filled with wooden tables and stalls selling wine and sfiha, a Bekaa specialty.—
Youmna Melhem Chamieh,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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But Stiller liked pausing on the precipice of the perverse love triangle—or quadrangle—of Mark torn by two halves of his consciousness toward two women.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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So many spring cleaning tasks require ready access to water—watering lawns and garden beds, spraying down patios and pool decks, washing cars, and topping off pet bowls and birdbaths—and to keep up with these tasks and others that pop up, a reliable garden hose is a must.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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Grand Patio Bistro Outdoor Furniture Set Add a pop of color to a deck, balcony, or patio with this bistro set, which comes with a round table and two chairs.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Pay attention to your animals’ health, limit their exposure to wild birds, keep their enclosures clean and report sick animals.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
9 Mar. 2025
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Other dogs also escaped their enclosure and joined in the attack.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Quad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quad. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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