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noun

ˈkwȯ(r)-tər How to pronounce quarter (audio)
Definition of quarternext
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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 position
the place where someone is assigned to stand or remain call the crew to their quarters on deck to await further instruction

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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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quarter

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verb

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
Noun
The performance of its concerts and roasts clearly has encouraged the company, with Co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters both waxing lyrical about live on its second-quarter financial earnings call. — Peter White, Deadline, 16 July 2026 Roughly 300 Netflix programs across the streamer’s library have used generative AI across their production process so far this year, the company revealed in its second-quarter earnings report on Thursday. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 16 July 2026
Verb
Finally, he was drawn and quartered, his remains displayed in the public square. — Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for quarter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarter
  1. district
  2. mercy
  3. position
  4. residence
  5. house
  6. neighborhood
  7. empathy
  8. station
Noun
  • Bourne is running to replace incumbent trustee Elizabeth Moon, who was elected in 2022, according to the district’s website.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
  • The Cook Political Report deems the seat to be a solidly Republican district.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2026
Definition of district
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  • Whether the lengthy commutes were a factor or not, both Valley teams lost via mercy rules.
    — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 14 July 2026
  • Lacey hates this idea, but the group decides to go with showing mercy this time around.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 July 2026
Definition of mercy
Noun
  • Its proximity to Russian military positions only two miles away on the other bank of the Dnipro River means that civilians face a heightened risk of attacks by short-range Russian drones.
    — Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Bourne previously worked for UC Davis, but her position was eliminated last year after the university announced budget cuts, according to previous Bee reporting.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of position
Noun
  • Vehicle stops were not always a major component of the agency’s actions, experts told CNN, as agents would typically take people into custody from a local jail or a targeted location, such as a residence or workplace.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • At the top of the residence, a rooftop deck offers 360-degree panoramas stretching from the Santa Monica Pier and Catalina Island to the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
Definition of residence
Verb
  • An inmate housed in the medical unit at the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center near Elk Grove died early Tuesday after deputies found the person unresponsive in a cell, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.
    — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • The bespoke trunk, and the coveted trophy housed inside, will make their way to the pitch for the first time at the final game of the competition, which takes place next Sunday in New Jersey.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 July 2026
Definition of house
Noun
  • On June 27, Fort Worth PD officers cited a person for disorderly conduct after street preachers were speaking into bullhorns near Trinity Pride in Fort Worth’s Near Southside neighborhood.
    — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Fort Worth city officials say the goal is to create rules that protect neighborhoods while setting clear standards for future data center development.
    — Ken Molestina, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of neighborhood
Noun
  • The shift in Natalie’s perspective galvanizes the show in two great scenes that reveal the depth of her pain and her hidden capacity for empathy.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • Strong leadership involves having the ability to make difficult decisions with fairness, empathy and legal understanding.
    — David Price, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of empathy
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  • Stay Informed - Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite weather news station.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
  • Soli said several heat safety measures are in place, including mandatory hydration breaks during games, additional hydration stations and medical staff on every field who will monitor conditions and shorten games by five to ten minutes a half.
    — Ubah Ali, CBS News, 14 July 2026
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