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
Kevin Williams, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
New England quarterback Drake Maye only had to throw nine times in the first two quarters, because the Panthers’ special teams unit essentially coughed up half of the Patriots’ field position in the matchup.
—Mike Kaye
september 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
Arrange banana quarters flat side up on prepared baking sheet.
—Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
The shiniest highlight over the final two quarters featured standout running back Ahmad Hardy bulldozing UMass’ Zachary Farris en route to a 16-yard touchdown.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
It’s currently configured as a bayfront entertainment space with a custom wine wall, beverage center, top-tier audio visual system and two Murphy beds, offering versatility for potential buyers to use it as guest quarters or an office.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Editors sampled the bread quarters side by side, scoring them on taste, texture, and overall experience using a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
And recently Thomas Chatterton Williams wrote a book about the summer of 2020, which was dramatic in a lot of quarters, including the Times.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
While the data during the peak of the Covid closures was even weaker, the increasing number of store closures and mounting cost pressures on tenants are likely to further dampen rent growth in the next several quarters, the report concluded.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
New England quarterback Drake Maye only had to throw nine times in the first two quarters, because the Panthers’ special teams unit essentially coughed up half of the Patriots’ field position in the matchup.
—Mike Kaye
september 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
Arrange banana quarters flat side up on prepared baking sheet.
—Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
The shiniest highlight over the final two quarters featured standout running back Ahmad Hardy bulldozing UMass’ Zachary Farris en route to a 16-yard touchdown.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
It’s currently configured as a bayfront entertainment space with a custom wine wall, beverage center, top-tier audio visual system and two Murphy beds, offering versatility for potential buyers to use it as guest quarters or an office.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Editors sampled the bread quarters side by side, scoring them on taste, texture, and overall experience using a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
And recently Thomas Chatterton Williams wrote a book about the summer of 2020, which was dramatic in a lot of quarters, including the Times.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarters
Noun
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Surveillance cameras at the victim’s residence were knocked out during the incident, leading the victim to believe the suspect had used a Wi-Fi jammer, police said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Then, there are only three other RV parks in metro Denver that allow year-round residences and their rates are generally higher, Ohlfest said.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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History and intellectualism meet in Boston, where Puritan roots and events of the American Revolution have given way to a city that houses more than its fair share of universities, bookstores, and coffee shops.—
Kori Perten,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
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Nestled in north Phoenix, the museum houses over 13,000 instruments from more than 200 countries.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While food, health care and transportation costs remain relatively steady from state to state, the price of keeping a roof over one’s head varies widely.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The promo confirms that Burke’s battalion chief Vince died in the memory care building fire where he, along with his wife, Cal Fire Division Chief Sharon (Diane Farr), and his father, retired battalion chief Walter Leone (Jeff Fahey), were trapped with the roof collapsing on them.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Stepping out among stars that included Demi Moore and Alex Consani, Paltrow committed to the house’s new artistic director Demna’s vision, donning the classic full Gucci monogram all the way down to her bold boots.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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In just over two weeks, the fashion house is releasing a collection of handbags, leather accessories and, of course, bag charms that feature Labubus and two other characters by artist Kasing Lung, the Hong Kong Dutch artist who created Labubu.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The boot has a low, suede upper, but a thick rubber outsole that accommodates rougher, wetter environments than the thinner outsole on the Classic Minis.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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Quince’s Best-Sellers Shop offers a wide range of travel essentials, including an All-Day Neoprene Duffle Bag that accommodates a 16-inch laptop.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its modern design includes numerous arched windows and doorways that soften up the architecture, along with a wavy accent wall that leads you from the entrance into the rest of the abode.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
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Not much else is known about the abode, but a 2007 Sports Illustrated feature confirmed that Peyton still owned the off-season dwelling.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One of those buildings was the only lodging at the canyon bottom, which offers one of the park's most in-demand experiences.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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The best balance of exceptional lodging and golf can be found at the Boulders, a luxury resort with two excellent and just extensively renovated desert courses, and the Forbes 4-Star Four Seasons at Troon North, with two of the most famous courses in Arizona.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The three-bedroom, five-bathroom main house was renovated in a blend of historic and modern European farmhouse styles, with five fireplaces and aged white hardwood floors throughout giving the dwelling a cozy, down-to-earth feel.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
26 Sep. 2025
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There’s outline planning permission for a new dwelling and garage, and its network of private paths winds through the landscaped and wooded areas.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Quarters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarters. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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