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
But a huge part of getting better at wall sits is strengthening the muscles involved in them—mainly, your quads and glutes.
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Christa Sgobba, Health, 19 May 2026
Classrooms, dorm doors, quads, bulletin boards, sidewalks, ceremonies — these are all places where speech once flourished.
—Aileen Favilla, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
Onianwa is a massive human, with long arms, thickness in his quads and a tall, broad frame.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The county's golf courses are also seeing damage from people riding dirtbikes, e-bikes and quads over the greens.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Engage your core so that your back is straight, and squeeze your glutes and quads, too.
—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
Many quads first started out as Christmas beers.
—Em Sauter, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Christa Sgobba, Health, 19 May 2026
Classrooms, dorm doors, quads, bulletin boards, sidewalks, ceremonies — these are all places where speech once flourished.
—Aileen Favilla, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
Onianwa is a massive human, with long arms, thickness in his quads and a tall, broad frame.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The county's golf courses are also seeing damage from people riding dirtbikes, e-bikes and quads over the greens.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Engage your core so that your back is straight, and squeeze your glutes and quads, too.
—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
Many quads first started out as Christmas beers.
—Em Sauter, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quads
Noun
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Imagine courtyards and terraces lit by hundreds of candles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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One of the island’s most recognizable landmarks for GOT fans is the Benedictine Monastery, a centuries-old complex surrounded by gardens and shaded courtyards.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
1 June 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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Every mosquito in dark enclosures entered diapause.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Animal rights activists argued that zoo enclosures were no place for big-brained, social pachyderms.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
Noun
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But using vinegar as a weed killer on walkways, patios, and driveways is an ideal solution.—
Kate McKenna,
The Spruce,
3 June 2026
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Two other bedrooms with en suites, walk-ins, and private patios are spread across the house, along with a study with a fireplace and bathroom.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
2 June 2026
Noun
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During his career, Wilson threw for 46,966 yards with 353 touchdowns and 114 interceptions and ran for 5,568 yards (fourth all-time for a quarterback) with 31 touchdowns.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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However, Milton didn’t offer the strongest of confidence in his preseason reps in completing 36 of his 65 passes for 397 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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“Quads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quads. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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