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
Engage your core so that your back is straight, and squeeze your glutes and quads, too.
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Jenny McCoy, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026
Focus on the Body’s Largest Muscle Groups Work on your glutes, hamstrings, quads, lats, traps, and chest.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Malinin gave himself the nickname due to his unprecedented ability to land jumps with four rotations, known as quads.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Despite a step-out and a fall on his first two quads, Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama skated the rest of his free program more cleanly and earned his second Olympic silver.
—Alice Fang, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Toward the end, people grab partners and race around the ballroom in a gallop through a tunnel of arms, an exhilarating experience—especially in heels—that leaves the heart pumping and the quads sore for days.
—Valeriya Safronova, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Skiing and Snowboarding Info Sun Valley is deceptively large, with more than 2,500 acres of diverse terrain spread across two mountains (Bald and Dollar), and roughly 120 runs served by about 17 lifts, including a gondola, high-speed quads, and six-packs.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Kagiyama has a mere four quads planned for his free skate Friday night.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
Both traditional squats and chair squats help increase lower-body strength (primarily in the quads, glutes, and hips).
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Jenny McCoy, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026
Focus on the Body’s Largest Muscle Groups Work on your glutes, hamstrings, quads, lats, traps, and chest.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Malinin gave himself the nickname due to his unprecedented ability to land jumps with four rotations, known as quads.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Despite a step-out and a fall on his first two quads, Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama skated the rest of his free program more cleanly and earned his second Olympic silver.
—Alice Fang, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Toward the end, people grab partners and race around the ballroom in a gallop through a tunnel of arms, an exhilarating experience—especially in heels—that leaves the heart pumping and the quads sore for days.
—Valeriya Safronova, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Skiing and Snowboarding Info Sun Valley is deceptively large, with more than 2,500 acres of diverse terrain spread across two mountains (Bald and Dollar), and roughly 120 runs served by about 17 lifts, including a gondola, high-speed quads, and six-packs.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Kagiyama has a mere four quads planned for his free skate Friday night.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
Both traditional squats and chair squats help increase lower-body strength (primarily in the quads, glutes, and hips).
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quads
Noun
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Beyond the most obvious imbibable perks, expect other luxurious amenities like outdoor pools, picturesque courtyards, deep soaking tubs, and much, much more.—
Kristin Braswell,
Architectural Digest,
23 Mar. 2026
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The ryokan-style resort blends imperial heritage—think ornate Meiji-era latticework, intimate courtyards, and meticulous Zen gardens—with sleek, soothing contemporary design.—
Kelsey Eisen,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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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
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They may have been introduced into local ecosystems after lizards escaped their enclosures or were intentionally released by their owners.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Lights, in bird cage enclosures, still hang above the audience seating area, which has room for about 250 guests.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Homeowners would also need to remove any structures and improvements, including pools and patios.—
Lesley Marin,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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That outdoor space includes expansive stone patios, an outdoor kitchen, and a lap pool with an automatic cover—features more typical of larger standalone homes in the suburbs than a Georgetown row house.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
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Tingley was also off to a quick start last fall, running for 176 yards on just 12 carries through the first 1 1/2 games, including scoring a 70-yard touchdown against Providence shortly before the gruesome injury.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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By last season, the Cowboys acquired George Pickens in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and his Pro Bowl season of 1,429 yards had a domino effect on Tolbert.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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