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
The Giants didn’t have a true backup infielder after moving Casey Schmitt to left field while Heliot Ramos recovers from a moderate quad strain, and Christian Koss is on the IL with Sacramento.
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Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
The Slate 7 Pro is powered by a MediaTek quad-core CPU running at 2Ghz and delivering faster VPN throughput and enhanced multitasking capabilities.
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Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
The lawsuit claims that the anti-Israel demonstrators created human chains to block Jewish and Israeli students — or those perceived to be Jewish or Israeli — from freely entering the quad which contains key campus buildings, including a library.
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Peter D'abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
Ramos received a platelet-rich plasma injection Tuesday that Vitello said could speed up the healing from a right quad strain, but otherwise will keep him out of baseball activities the next week.
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Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
The Slate 7 Pro is powered by a MediaTek quad-core CPU running at 2Ghz and delivering faster VPN throughput and enhanced multitasking capabilities.
—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
The lawsuit claims that the anti-Israel demonstrators created human chains to block Jewish and Israeli students — or those perceived to be Jewish or Israeli — from freely entering the quad which contains key campus buildings, including a library.
—
Peter D'abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
Ramos received a platelet-rich plasma injection Tuesday that Vitello said could speed up the healing from a right quad strain, but otherwise will keep him out of baseball activities the next week.
—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quad
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Out back, a secluded courtyard and soaking pool await.
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Early yesterday, as Argentina sealed a 3-0 victory over Algeria, hundreds of fans gathered on the courtyard lawn of Beijing’s Argentine Embassy to cheer the team on.
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This spring, across the nation’s auditoriums and quadrangles, members of the class of 2026 took their seats to receive remarks from distinguished guests.
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The bedroom, on a corner of the building, was the shape of an irregular quadrangle.
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Gracie, who is about 3 years old, has been missing for nearly two weeks after escaping her enclosure at Cedar Hollow Ranch in the Texas Hill Country, said Vic Jones, who owns the remote property about 100 miles (160 kilometers) west of San Antonio.
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The firm said the TENER Sodium system has the same size and shape as LFP systems, so developers can use their current platforms without changing enclosures, redesigning projects, or repeating certifications.
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The 220 one- to three-bedroom units here (some of which are pet friendly) offer living areas, kitchenettes, washer and dryer combinations, and patios or terraces.
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The annual sale event is known for steep deals across all categories, including patio and gardening essentials, home decor finds, the best cleaning products, and affordable fashion picks, too.
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After a hard foul and subsequent yellow card by Mohannad Abu Taha, Argentina was set up with a free kick just inches outside the 18-yard box.
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Costa is called into action again as James Rodríguez fires low from beyond the 18-yard box, but the Portugal keeper dives low to his right to keep his goal unbeaten.
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“Quad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quad. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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