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
Justin Williams, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
He was limited to just 70 passing yards and an interception in the final two quarters.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
According to a Cadillac spokesperson, these new models are bringing younger customers to the brand, which has reported 13 straight quarters of sales growth.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
Buffalo went 5/8 in the final two quarters yet ultimately finished 5/14, roughly 36% of their attempts.
—Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
Jaylen Brown scored a game-high 32 points to lead Boston, but nearly all of those came in the first three quarters.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
The urban environment necessitated close-quarters combat as Marines moved from house to house and room to room in a city unfamiliar to them.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
Each game is divided into quarters or halves, depending on the level of play.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Add chicken stock and remaining lemon quarters, celery, onions, and apples to bottom of roasting pan.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
Defense was the saving grace for both teams through the first two quarters, with the Tar Heels sacking Stanford quarterback Elijah Brown six times while holding the Cardinal to just 100 yards.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
He was limited to just 70 passing yards and an interception in the final two quarters.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
According to a Cadillac spokesperson, these new models are bringing younger customers to the brand, which has reported 13 straight quarters of sales growth.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
Buffalo went 5/8 in the final two quarters yet ultimately finished 5/14, roughly 36% of their attempts.
—Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
Jaylen Brown scored a game-high 32 points to lead Boston, but nearly all of those came in the first three quarters.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
The urban environment necessitated close-quarters combat as Marines moved from house to house and room to room in a city unfamiliar to them.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 8 Nov. 2025
Each game is divided into quarters or halves, depending on the level of play.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Add chicken stock and remaining lemon quarters, celery, onions, and apples to bottom of roasting pan.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarters
Noun
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Espinal-Cantareo was involved in at least three armed home invasions at residences in Irving, Cedar Hill and Frisco, investigators said.—
Landon Mion , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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These colorful, geometric paintings are similar to murals, but instead of adorning urban buildings, the blocks are more of a rural sighting, typically taking residence on barns and sheds.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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His garage, otherwise known as the Emirates National Auto Museum, houses about 3,000 cars in total.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
8 Jan. 2026
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The building currently houses the Child Support Enforcement Division, which will be moved, Campo said.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Right under the slanted roof on the top floor, the cozy entry-level rooms feature exposed ceiling beams and about 20 square feet of floor space, but their small windows (and no views to speak of) leave them a little dark.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some of the building’s roofs sport numerous large holes, exposing the beams underneath, and orange-brown discoloration on the shingles.—
Angela Palermo
January 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Video from the fire department showed crews pouring water on the house fire at 110th and State on Tuesday morning.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Down on the lower level, a guest bedroom with a full bath accommodates visitors.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
4 Jan. 2026
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Where To Stay From Rustic cottages to standard rooms, Big Cedar Lodge accommodates families big and small.—
Kaity Velez,
Parents,
23 Dec. 2025
Noun
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This slim stretch of land (about 16 miles long) also runs along the Gulf of Mexico, and has the same sparkling green water and white sand—although the shores here are markedly less crowded and lodging tends to be less expensive.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Following the tragic incident, a family friend, Ella Mackrell, launched a GoFundMe to help bring the teen’s body home, as well as cover expenses related to travel, lodging and the funeral.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 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
Noun
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So when the siblings decided to go in on a funky cabin in upstate New York’s Sullivan County—the former abode of postwar artist and textile designer Anthony Ballatore—it was assumed there would be creative sweat equity involved.—
Elizabeth Kiefer,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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The main level of the three-story abode includes the formal living and dining rooms, framed by walls of glass and wide-plank white-oak floors.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Quarters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarters. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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