quads

plural of quad
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 The leg extension isolates the quads, while the back squat engages the entire lower body, back, and core. Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 3 Aug. 2026 Leg Press The leg press strengthens your quads while also working your glutes and hamstrings. Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 29 July 2026 Unpaved roads unspool in all directions, luring gravel bikers who test their quads against the rolling terrain. Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 20 July 2026 The Michaels siblings say growing up as quads gives them a lot to be grateful for. David Chiu, PEOPLE, 17 June 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
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Noun
  • Their beams cut through smoke and darkness, while charred cars were parked in the street and in apartment courtyards.
    Greg Myre, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The cheeky duo is accompanied by weather-resistant flowers and a welcome sign, making an adorable addition to flower beds, porches, lawns, patios, walkways, courtyards, potted plants, and more.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026
Noun
  • Each of those quadrangles of land can produce 7 million pounds of corn or 2 million pounds of soybeans in a summer.
    Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 July 2026
  • This spring, across the nation’s auditoriums and quadrangles, members of the class of 2026 took their seats to receive remarks from distinguished guests.
    Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • Four adults will spend a year isolated in two enclosures meant to simulate both traveling through deep space and living on Mars.
    Regina G. Barber, NPR, 31 July 2026
  • Foundational’s first customers are data-center developers, neoclouds, and chipmakers who need custom rack enclosures now that new AI silicon runs at different voltages and cooling requirements.
    Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • Screen or box-in areas below patios and decks with wire mesh.
    Hali Smith August 5, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2026
  • String lights and bistro lighting turn a backyard into an entertaining space and suit patios, pergolas, decks and outdoor dining areas.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Company executives believe bringing fuel directly to fleet yards could remove that barrier.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
  • King was 21-of-34 passing for 180 yards and 2 touchdowns and carried the ball three times for another 39 yards and a touchdown that finished a 13-play, 65-yard drive over the final one minute, 55 seconds of regulation.
    Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Quads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quads. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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