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
Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Millerchip said renewal rates are seeing some benefit from their retention programs, but acknowledged there will be a few more quarters of downticks before reaching a maturation point.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
The detainees describe a camp where an average of about 3,000 people have lived per day in loud and unsanitary quarters, diseases spread easily and sleep is a luxury.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Jaguars controlled the middle of the game, outscoring Grandview 36-21 in the second and third quarters, which ended up being the difference.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
That consistency is staggering for a film perceived in some quarters as the sentimental favorite rather than the likely winner.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Parker stretched its lead to 42-30 after three quarters.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
The Hornets continued to put the NBA on notice, leading by double-digits for the better part of four quarters and cruising to a 118-89 victory over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Moreover, a cleanup of distribution in 2024 and new, high-profile distribution in EMEA has resulted in a re-acceleration in the region, with four consecutive quarters of growth of 33 percent or more.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
The Jayhawks were also outrebounded 22-8 in the opening two quarters.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Millerchip said renewal rates are seeing some benefit from their retention programs, but acknowledged there will be a few more quarters of downticks before reaching a maturation point.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
The detainees describe a camp where an average of about 3,000 people have lived per day in loud and unsanitary quarters, diseases spread easily and sleep is a luxury.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Jaguars controlled the middle of the game, outscoring Grandview 36-21 in the second and third quarters, which ended up being the difference.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
That consistency is staggering for a film perceived in some quarters as the sentimental favorite rather than the likely winner.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Parker stretched its lead to 42-30 after three quarters.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
The Hornets continued to put the NBA on notice, leading by double-digits for the better part of four quarters and cruising to a 118-89 victory over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Moreover, a cleanup of distribution in 2024 and new, high-profile distribution in EMEA has resulted in a re-acceleration in the region, with four consecutive quarters of growth of 33 percent or more.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarters
Noun
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In May 2025, a 1,871-square-foot single-family residence in the 3800 block of Corina Way sold for $3,300,000, a price per square foot of $1,764.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The drone strikes hit Lake Kivu and a private residence located less than 200 feet from the home of former Congo President Joseph Kabila Kabange.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The 17e features a notch at the top that houses the TrueDepth camera and Face ID components.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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The same facility also houses deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and hip-hop artist Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But a tree fell on his home of 20 years, and portions of the roof of a house across the street blew into his yard.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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The hard truth is that clinging to the past and fearing the future cannot fix leaking roofs or flooding greens.—
Betty Resch,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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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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There’s also something nostalgic about it; the timer reminds me of baking at my grandparents’ house.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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His second outing for the house, however, which took place on Sunday, felt more measured, shifting the focus toward tailoring while still playing with sculptural silhouettes.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Its four-point lift handle also accommodates people of different heights.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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The park accommodates different energy levels and age ranges in one location — coasters for the adrenaline crowd, a water park for people who want to relax, and kid zones for families with young children.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The suspect, identified as 44-year-old Tony Phillips, will face charges of resisting an executive officer, causing great bodily injury, assault of a police officer, contempt of a court order, and unauthorized lodging, the DA said.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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For anyone building a Bay Area itinerary around the World Cup, Santa Clara’s visitor resources can help with broader trip planning — lodging, transit, and other local attractions.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Any time a team puts out a lineup with a non-shooter on the floor, Wembanyama camps in the paint, and the Spurs typically win.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 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 13 Mar. 2026.
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