quarter 1 of 2

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
Dameon Pierce, who took over the lion’s share of carries, scored for the Eagles, while rookie Makai Lemon secured his first career touchdown to give the Eagles a 21-20 lead in the third quarter. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Emmitt Smith breaks the NFL career rushing yardage record held by the late Walter Payton on an 11-yard run in the fourth quarter. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
This side of deeply roasted, tender sweet potatoes comes quartered and seasoned with GK’s take on togarashi. — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026 Finally, he was drawn and quartered, his remains displayed in the public square. — Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 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
  • The Chaparrals have made steady progress, sharing the district title last year and narrowly toppling Heights this year.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2026
  • It is set to be part of a larger entertainment district that will also include the new $350 million Talanta Stadium being constructed for AFCON.
    — Martin K.N Siele, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of district
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  • Davis' family pleaded with the judge for mercy on his behalf, acknowledging the severity of his actions while asking for leniency.
    — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • But there’s gotta be a better way to do this than leave people to the mercies of the market when the market has no mercy.
    — John E. McDonough, STAT, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of mercy
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  • Typically, the general in the position and their staff are responsible for generating and coordinating military plans for both the chairman of the Joint Chiefs and the president.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
  • There’s likely to be more drama for Democratic positions lower on the ladder, largely for challenges to sitting committee leaders.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of position
Noun
  • The backstory This property has quite the history—originally built in 1868, its roots date back to the Gilded Age era when affluent families summered here (and big names like the Vanderbilts and the Astors took up residence nearby).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Before the family landed in Florida, Lula, who turned 81 on Tuesday, spoke to dozens of supporters outside the presidential residence in Brasilia.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of residence
Verb
  • Don’t miss the 153-year-old Point Arena Lighthouse, where a climb up the 115-foot tower yields birds-eye views and the Signal Museum houses the original Fresnel lens.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The historic building that houses the restaurant used to be an orphanage for young girls, and the dining space was once a classroom.
    — Jessica Jungbauer, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of house
Noun
  • Built in 2005, the 14,000-square-foot mansion sits on almost an acre in the tony Gulf Coast city’s Port Royal neighborhood.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The state must show compassion for the unique geography of our neighborhood.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of neighborhood
Noun
  • Still, any empathy that the series looks to drum up for him is limited by the fact that the character takes equality as an affront—Clive can’t feel tall without someone to stand over.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Build a culture where empathy and accountability are integral to performance.
    — Dr. Manish Pratap Singh Chandel, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of empathy
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  • The sanitizer buckets at the drink prep station have become opaque and milky-looking.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The attack destroyed four transformers and damaged three generating units, shutting down the station, its director said in a statement.
    — Hamza Fahmy, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
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“Quarter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarter. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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