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
Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Living in Kvaratskhelia’s old quarters when The Athletic visited was then-second team player Raul Baratelia, also a winger, and also from Samegrelo.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Today, the enterprise posting the largest sales in the S&P is Amazon at $743 billion over the past four quarters.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Activision says the campaign storyline will take players from trench warfare in Korea to close-quarters battles in New York, to high-speed pursuits through Paris, SAS night raids in Mumbai, and city-wide assaults to reclaim territory.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 28 May 2026
After dropping performance in third quarters throughout the start of the season, the Liberty turned in their best one yet.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
The stock market has now scored six straight quarters of double-digit earnings growth, for the first time since the wake of the global financial crisis.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 22 May 2026
My quarters were one of 65 freestanding wood cabins (albeit with heated floors and rain showers).
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2026
More than three quarters of Americans say the US economic picture is getting worse.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Noun
Four quarters of defensive dominance more than offset one quarter of offensive success for the Lynx on Friday night.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Living in Kvaratskhelia’s old quarters when The Athletic visited was then-second team player Raul Baratelia, also a winger, and also from Samegrelo.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Today, the enterprise posting the largest sales in the S&P is Amazon at $743 billion over the past four quarters.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Activision says the campaign storyline will take players from trench warfare in Korea to close-quarters battles in New York, to high-speed pursuits through Paris, SAS night raids in Mumbai, and city-wide assaults to reclaim territory.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 28 May 2026
After dropping performance in third quarters throughout the start of the season, the Liberty turned in their best one yet.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
The stock market has now scored six straight quarters of double-digit earnings growth, for the first time since the wake of the global financial crisis.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 22 May 2026
My quarters were one of 65 freestanding wood cabins (albeit with heated floors and rain showers).
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2026
More than three quarters of Americans say the US economic picture is getting worse.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarters
Noun
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Uthmeier reported liabilities that included a $334,792 mortgage on his primary residence, a $221,571 mortgage on the Plaza Tower condominium and a $27,200 auto loan.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Vance’s chicken coop The vice president’s residence has added a new wing — for chickens.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The backstory Like many buildings in Savannah, the one that houses the Douglas has been through several iterations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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The criminal allegations state that the illicit conduct occurred at Elmwood, which houses most of the county’s female jail population.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The roof of the central nave explodes with color, its gables decorated in vibrant ceramics.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The interview was interrupted multiple times because of rain pattering against the barn roof where it was being held.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The side rooms off the main gallery contain playful areas that everyone from kids to grown adults will enjoy.—
Jenny Hughes,
The Spruce,
9 Apr. 2026
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During the news conference, Fullen called game rooms a menace to society that contributed to drug crimes, prostitution and violent assaults and robberies in the city.—
John Wayne Ferguson,
Houston Chronicle,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The house was built in 2007 and the living area totals 3,892 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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What does a society look like when people have houses and care for their children?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Verb
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As Paxton's office alleges, a gender-neutral changing room that accommodates multiple occupants at once is expressly prohibited by law.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The compact helicopter features head-to-toe panoramic windows and accommodates two guests, departing directly from Qualia’s helipad.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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What a Cooking School Vacation Actually Includes A cooking school vacation bundles instruction, lodging and meals into a single trip.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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Tuscookany, by contrast, packages the cooking, lodging and meals together.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
Verb
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That sounds like a figure of speech because nobody camps out overnight for tickets anymore.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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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 12 Jun. 2026.
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