as in residence
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 houses
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the militia is being quartered just outside the city
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Recent Examples of quarters
Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Both played three quarters in recent road games against the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic.
—Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Nearly three quarters of operators plan to hire but expect difficulties finding experienced managers and chefs.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Although the total price tag of the 15-year lease was more than $200 million, a number that looks large, the annual cost was reportedly lower than that of the agency’s former quarters.
—The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
The orbital outpost is larger than a six-bedroom house, with six sleeping quarters, two bathrooms, a gym and a 360-degree-view bay window.
—Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Sunday’s game was the second in Super Bowl history in which a touchdown had not been scored in the first three quarters.
—Joe Reedy, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2026
Howment Aerospace, Zoetis, PG & E, and Nebius Group will report their quarters before the opening bell Thursday.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Still, the tech giant is facing a growing set of challenges, from intensifying competition to lingering concerns of an AI bubble and relentless pressure to demonstrate growth after several explosive quarters.
—Rosa De Acosta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
Following the previous quarters in 2025, similar product styles carried the growth, including the Gel-1130, the Gel-NYC and Gel-Kayano shoes.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Both played three quarters in recent road games against the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic.
—Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Nearly three quarters of operators plan to hire but expect difficulties finding experienced managers and chefs.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Although the total price tag of the 15-year lease was more than $200 million, a number that looks large, the annual cost was reportedly lower than that of the agency’s former quarters.
—The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
The orbital outpost is larger than a six-bedroom house, with six sleeping quarters, two bathrooms, a gym and a 360-degree-view bay window.
—Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Sunday’s game was the second in Super Bowl history in which a touchdown had not been scored in the first three quarters.
—Joe Reedy, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2026
Howment Aerospace, Zoetis, PG & E, and Nebius Group will report their quarters before the opening bell Thursday.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Still, the tech giant is facing a growing set of challenges, from intensifying competition to lingering concerns of an AI bubble and relentless pressure to demonstrate growth after several explosive quarters.
—Rosa De Acosta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarters
Noun
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On Tuesday, the Pima County Sheriff’s Office reported that DNA recovered from gloves found about two miles from Guthrie’s home did not match any profiles in the FBI’s offender database and showed no connection to DNA collected at her residence.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Over the summer, Aztec coaches suggested the four might want to merge the two residences into one.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Travelers interested in architecture and urban design have to spend at least an afternoon—if not a full day—in the Dallas Arts District, which reportedly houses the most buildings designed by Pritzker award-winning architects anywhere in the world.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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The 33-room property also houses two restaurants, a cafe, a library, a ballroom, and a gift shop.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For several decades, comprehensive inspections of tile roofs across South Florida have shown this pattern consistently.—
Mike McGilvary,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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By then, investigators had checked Guthrie’s flat, whitewashed roof and probed her septic tank with a long pole.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Oceanview rooms with a terrace are worth the upgrade, with the floor-to-ceiling windows drawing in every shade of Caribbean blue.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Without my father’s booming presence, our house was strangely quiet.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Many public spaces within the Mountain House have ADA-compliant routes to enter, exit, and move around the house freely.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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With private suites, barbecues, and outdoor dining areas, the retreat naturally accommodates families and friend groups eager to immerse themselves in the desert’s serenity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Designed to operate off-grid, the towable home has a snug and storage-packed interior that comfortably accommodates two people.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Campaign finance filings outlined in an October report from The Sacramento Bee showed Flora spent hundreds of thousands of dollars given to his re-election campaign by businesses and organizations in 2024, with a significant portion going to travel, lodging and meals.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Point Lobos doesn’t have any overnight accommodations or eateries, but fortunately, the park is minutes from the myriad lodging and dining options of Carmel-by-the-Sea.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Now a grandmother, the 65-year-old often camps with up to four generations of her family, from her husband to her grandchildren.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Quarters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarters. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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