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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
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Facing third-and-1 from Indy’s 38-yard line, Steichen dialed up a run play in the first quarter for Warren.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
In Middletown, Portland, and Cromwell 2,000 are left homeless, and many are quartered in the State Armory, the Salvation Army headquarters, and the Swedish Orphanage in Cromwell.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
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Noun
But the extent to which a quarter-point cut brings relief to Americans watching prices go up remains to be seen.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Facing third-and-1 from Indy’s 38-yard line, Steichen dialed up a run play in the first quarter for Warren.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
The strawberries are then quartered and added to the skillet alongside ruby port (a sweet fortified wine that generally tastes like red berries) and fresh ginger for a hint of sweet spice.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
In Middletown, Portland, and Cromwell 2,000 are left homeless, and many are quartered in the State Armory, the Salvation Army headquarters, and the Swedish Orphanage in Cromwell.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarter
Noun
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And that means, for three years, West Ada has received a far bigger chunk of the money than every other district in the state.—
Kevin Richert,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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Jenkins voted to continue mask mandates in Brevard County schools, even after the DeSantis administration directed districts to lift them, a stance that brought protests outside her home, threats against her family, and national media scrutiny.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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On paper, this one would go to Washington by a mercy-rule final score.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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May their soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Barrett's clear statement on the 22nd Amendment carries significant weight given her position on the Supreme Court, which would likely be asked to rule on any attempt to circumvent the two-term limit.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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At home, consciously shape algorithm interactions to reflect your preferences and ethical positions.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Even today, restaurants are significantly more likely than residences to have dishwashing machines — and use them.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Mohd currently has about 100 employees, including a team of architects specialized in the design of environments and interiors, residences, offices, hotels and showrooms to facilitate swift execution of delivery and completion of projects.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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The best-selling fall and winter candles are made of a new wax blend that’s housed in the brand’s signature large jars with fresh packaging.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Another model was stationed next to the wardrobe, which housed 2D paper doll cutout clothing.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ignatius shared stories of families who used savings from fee waivers to pay off credit card debt, move into safer neighborhoods, and improve their children’s futures.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some residents lamented the change that continues to rattle the historic Denver neighborhood, one that has already experienced generations of displacement.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Hill, an investigative journalist and news anchor at Jonesboro TV station KAIT, was a pioneering documentary filmmaker dedicated to sharing Arkansas’ history with a wider public.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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Wilson, who emerged as a songwriter married to Sixpence None the Richer frontwoman Leigh Nash, was initially championed by Music City's alt-pop station Lightning 100 and now may earn one of mainstream country's most notable awards.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The International Space Station, still in operations today, was begun in 1998, and has led to a 24 year (and counting) unbroken streak of continuous human habitation in space.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
20 Aug. 2025
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Managing one’s personal reputation used to be a preoccupation mainly for celebrities and PR firms, but Gen Z’s habitation of digital spaces allows their every move (or post) to be scrutinized and judged by their peers.—
Ruth Oh Reitmeier,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Quarter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarter. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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