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as in district
an area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature
lived on the edge of the central business quarter
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as in mercy
kind, gentle, or compassionate treatment especially towards someone who is undeserving of it
the coach told the team to show their opponents no quarter during the championship game
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as in residence
quarters plural
the place where one lives
maintained a level of cleanliness and neatness that was unusual for a bachelor's quarters
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the militia is being quartered just outside the city
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Recent Examples of quarter
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Yum expects the sales to close in the third quarter, subject to regulatory approval.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Trim just the very end of the stem, then halve or quarter them to maximize the surface area for browning.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
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Noun
That minimalist design extends to the interior, with remarkably uncluttered living quarters.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Yum expects the sales to close in the third quarter, subject to regulatory approval.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Verb
Once they're quartered, drizzle them with cream and top them with white cake mix and butter.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Trim just the very end of the stem, then halve or quarter them to maximize the surface area for browning.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarter
Noun
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Mohammed Fahess, a supermarket owner in the Jibchit district of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, told Reuters his business had been hit for a second time after suffering damage in the 2024-2025 bout of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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The closure comes less than a year after the restaurant arrived in DoCo, the popular downtown shopping district anchored by the Golden 1 Center.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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If these leaders truly believe faith and work build America, then the community that built this industry deserves the same justice and mercy being delivered to Arkansas.—
John E. Jackson Sr,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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What struck me about the UFC fights was the anticipation of blood, the waiting for the final moment, when one man would be at the complete mercy of another, and only the referee’s call would stand between the loser and death.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
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Earlier this year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that his forces had captured a Russian position using only drones and robots for the first time, and had conducted more than 22,000 unmanned ground missions using robots in just the first three months of 2026.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Is that enough to force Roberts into the uncomfortable position of picking one of his aces over another, like a father picking one of his sons over another?—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The palace was the principal royal residence of France from 1682 until the start of the French Revolution in 1789.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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After identifying the vehicle in the shootings, Graves said that Sanchez-Munoz was tracked to a home in the 700 block of South Brookside Avenue, thought to be his primary residence.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Unlike its peers, the Obama Presidential Center will not house the thousands of artifacts and documents that recorded his saga.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Start by visiting the Ojai Valley Museum, housed in a converted church.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Pasjoli is his more casual French neighborhood bistro.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Start at Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, then explore vibrant neighborhoods from Old City to Fishtown.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Creative decisions are shaped not only by data, but by empathy, ethical judgment, lived experience, and creative instinct.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Quality and empathy carry your message the farthest with grace.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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Under StationSoccer, each soccer field is conveniently located near six different train stations across Atlanta.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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After the incident on June 7, Burton was identified as a suspect from surveillance footage from the gas station where the shooting took place, the probable cause affidavit says.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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“Quarter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarter. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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