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
Chen had five quad jumps in his free skate in winning the Olympic gold medal at the Beijing Games.
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Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
After that trip, my quads and calves were absolutely jacked.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
Morgenhof Estate offers up quad biking in off-limit areas in Stellenbosch.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
With muscle confusion, your muscle fibers will see an increase in density and size, Hamilton explains, which translates to more muscle volume overall—especially in your hamstrings, adductors, and quads, suggests a small 2020 study in the European Journal of Sports Science.
—Danielle Zickl, Outside, 29 Dec. 2025
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Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
After that trip, my quads and calves were absolutely jacked.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
Morgenhof Estate offers up quad biking in off-limit areas in Stellenbosch.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
With muscle confusion, your muscle fibers will see an increase in density and size, Hamilton explains, which translates to more muscle volume overall—especially in your hamstrings, adductors, and quads, suggests a small 2020 study in the European Journal of Sports Science.
—Danielle Zickl, Outside, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quad
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Flint Development has presented plans to the city to build a new apartment complex, including some townhomes, a 207-space parking garage and a courtyard area, off 46th and Walnut streets just west of Main Street.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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Stepping inside from the courtyard, living and dining areas are anchored by an imposing wood-burning fireplace.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 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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At the castle's quadrangle, a formal honor guard was presented and inspected by Trump and the king.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Caring for the birds involves daily feeding, regular cleaning of the enclosures and providing lots of enrichment.—
Beth Lipoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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The news release said upgrades to the enclosure included climbing structures and cold-weather features, which are key for wolverines.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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Come spring, a patio will add roughly 20 more seats, with plans for happy hour specials and potentially live music.—
Sara Rosenthal,
Denver Post,
20 Jan. 2026
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The surrounding vistas can be taken in from several points, including the residence’s back patio and a gazebo out among the greenery.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
20 Jan. 2026
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His arm was pinned into the back window of a car as a suspect sped away, dragging him across the pavement for about 100 yards, according to court documents.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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At that point, the suspect drove off, dragging the officer approximately 100 yards with his arm inside the car.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Quad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quad. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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