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
Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
And almost three quarters of those surveyed said that Mamdani was hard working in his new role.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Both the main house and the guest quarters have a sort of mountain-chic aesthetic.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
It was ridiculed in many quarters for doing so.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Houston led by 23 after three quarters, but Philadelphia used a 16-0 run to get within 101-94 with about five minutes to play.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Pastrnak turned defenseman Jalen Chatfield inside out and left him behind in the corner, making a move to the net and tight quarters.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Men and women lived in separate quarters.
—Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
Given the choice of pulling out of half of their in-game buys during the sleepier quarters, marketers may choose to exercise those options if a recession is in full, sickly bloom.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
The team-captain label and All-American honors help, but the real selling points are his sturdy frame, strong hands and a physical style that works in tight quarters.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
And almost three quarters of those surveyed said that Mamdani was hard working in his new role.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Both the main house and the guest quarters have a sort of mountain-chic aesthetic.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
It was ridiculed in many quarters for doing so.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Houston led by 23 after three quarters, but Philadelphia used a 16-0 run to get within 101-94 with about five minutes to play.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Pastrnak turned defenseman Jalen Chatfield inside out and left him behind in the corner, making a move to the net and tight quarters.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Men and women lived in separate quarters.
—Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
Given the choice of pulling out of half of their in-game buys during the sleepier quarters, marketers may choose to exercise those options if a recession is in full, sickly bloom.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarters
Noun
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Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, who are both from Pennsylvania, were arrested after the chaos unfolded on March 7 outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Though The Osbournes was filmed in a different Beverly Hills home, Sharon and Ozzy relocated to this Hancock Park residence as empty-nesters.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The grant builds on the bank’s ongoing community engagement in the city that houses its largest workforce, Wells Fargo said.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Some prominent commercial buildings elsewhere in Riyadh — including the Al Faisaliah Tower, which houses JPMorgan and Apple — were also evacuated over the weekend.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Dutch go even further, by subsidizing homeowners who add green roofs or pull up pavement so that rain can soak in.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Leiter talked about his success with the changeup and slider and how the roof being open affected him on the mound.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 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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Breakfast is included, a generous European-style buffet with eggs, cured meats, fresh fruit, house granola, muffins, and flaky pastries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Horner showed investigators where to find her body, which was recovered two days later at a site along the Trinity River less than 10 miles from her father’s house, authorities have said.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The extra-long, wide slot easily accommodates artisan breads, sourdough, bagels, waffles, and more with automatic self-centering to ensure even browning.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Apr. 2026
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Each room accommodates two to four people, with each person paying $70.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But like other federal employees traveling for work, the astronauts’ transportation, lodging, and meals are provided, a NASA spokesperson confirmed to Fortune last year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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But Tuchel loves the lodgings in Prairie Village.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 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 12 Apr. 2026.
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