as in courtyards
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 quads
Lunges target your quads and glutes, which are some of the biggest muscle groups.
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Danielle Zickl, Health, 12 Jan. 2026
But quads alone don’t explain his gravitational pull.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
After that trip, my quads and calves were absolutely jacked.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
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
Albarran will perform on the tenor quads in the parade.
—Nicole Nielsen, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
It’s moved into cramping into his quads.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025
Many quads first started out as Christmas beers.
—Em Sauter, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The quads come in finishes ranging from sheer sparkle to matte.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
Danielle Zickl, Health, 12 Jan. 2026
But quads alone don’t explain his gravitational pull.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
After that trip, my quads and calves were absolutely jacked.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
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
Albarran will perform on the tenor quads in the parade.
—Nicole Nielsen, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
It’s moved into cramping into his quads.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 16 Dec. 2025
Many quads first started out as Christmas beers.
—Em Sauter, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The quads come in finishes ranging from sheer sparkle to matte.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quads
Noun
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Front doors began to open onto building entryways, revealing deserted courtyards inside.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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The San Lázaro district is known for its labyrinthian alleyways and quiet stone courtyards as well as its proximity to the city center’s Plaza de Armas with its majestic cathedral and graceful fountain.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Chickens roamed the property, unbothered by their enclosures.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Energy developers could produce flame-resistant enclosures or modular housing elements.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Long afternoons and spontaneous plans unfold on patios and in parks across the city.—
Julia Viele,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Part of the request includes reducing the amount of private open space, such as patios or balconies, for each residential unit.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Especially with Marshawn Lynch at running back, who had 1,306 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns, this was a shock to many.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The crew initially reported that the runway wasn't visible despite calm winds and visibility being around 3,000 yards.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Quads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quads. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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