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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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Pages was one of four Dodgers leading their respective position groups, joined by first baseman Freddie Freeman, third baseman Max Muncy and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, who led all players with 1,165,133 votes.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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In some cases, positions left vacant by retiring or resigning employees were not filled.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
21 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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About 150 miles from SoFi Stadium, south of the Mexican border, sits the hotel housing Iran’s World Cup team for its games at the Inglewood venue.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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This space houses a stone alcove bed, additional sleeping space, a generous kitchen, and a beautiful bathroom of stone and cocciopesto.—
Lucrezia Worthington,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 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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Warning posters frequently line train stations and public buildings in Japan.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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The Five Points station was the biggest question mark as renovations have closed all but the Forsyth Street exit, which still had the old fare gates sitting wide open the day of the first match.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
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“Quarter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarter. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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