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
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
After Daley returned, Donovan’s office was moved from the mayor’s outer offices to the inner offices, just a few feet from Daley’s private quarters.
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Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The luxurious living quarters, brought to life by Italian design firm Luca Dini, showcase vast, floor-to-ceiling windows that invite the outside world in.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
The base handles roughly 700 new recruits every week, according to Air Force figures, and the close-quarters environment has long been recognized as being conducive to the spread of disease.
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Konstantin Toropin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Ellis said Long John Silver's has seen 16 consecutive quarters of sales growth among stores open for at least a year.
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Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Investors Underpay for Uncertainty Most investors are nervous about holding stocks when the next several quarters are unpredictable.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Buyers get an original piece of art for four quarters.
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Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
That’s 50% more than the top line in America over the past four quarters, Amazon’s, $743 billion.
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Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Noun
The sisters had their quarters two floors above, along with the rest of the family’s youngsters.
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Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
After Daley returned, Donovan’s office was moved from the mayor’s outer offices to the inner offices, just a few feet from Daley’s private quarters.
—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The luxurious living quarters, brought to life by Italian design firm Luca Dini, showcase vast, floor-to-ceiling windows that invite the outside world in.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
The base handles roughly 700 new recruits every week, according to Air Force figures, and the close-quarters environment has long been recognized as being conducive to the spread of disease.
—
Konstantin Toropin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Ellis said Long John Silver's has seen 16 consecutive quarters of sales growth among stores open for at least a year.
—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Investors Underpay for Uncertainty Most investors are nervous about holding stocks when the next several quarters are unpredictable.
—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Buyers get an original piece of art for four quarters.
—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
That’s 50% more than the top line in America over the past four quarters, Amazon’s, $743 billion.
—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarters
Noun
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The woman called police as Houston left the residence.
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The players are on their water break as Canada finally takes up residence in the attacking third.
Verb
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Unlike other watering systems, the IrriSense 2 houses its controller, sprinkler, electric valve, and nutrient feeder in a single device, controlled via an app on your phone.
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The former seminary's crypt now houses the Wine Grotto.
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Instead of a hallway of bedrooms under a single roof, the sleeping spaces are dispersed across the property, each with direct access to the gardens — a design more commonly found in tropical destinations than in a tony coastal enclave about 35 miles north of San Francisco.
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Clean gutters and drains, inspect roofs for loose or damaged materials, trim trees and secure outdoor furniture and decorations.
Verb
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Davis rooms with his childhood friends Kel (Nicholas Duvernay), who quits medical school in the premiere to pursue his dream of acting, and Josh (Jack Martin), a journalist whose idealism and sense of ethics do not extend to using his media CEO dad to land a gig as a PA on a news show.
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The side rooms off the main gallery contain playful areas that everyone from kids to grown adults will enjoy.
Noun
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The heatwave has been significant enough to prompt major fashion houses to accommodate last-minute schedule changes.
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In the Independence standoff in the 700 block of Brookside Avenue at what police believed to be Sanchez-Munoz’s primary residence, firefighters had to put out a blaze in the house, but the man was not located there.
Verb
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An upper floor was added in 2014 and accommodates a gourmet food court showcasing the best of Tuscan cuisine alongside chic wine and coffee bars.
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At the helm, bucket seats reinforce the high- performance feel, while the cockpit accommodates up to 12 guests, with a central dining area, twin aft sunpads, and a larger sunpad forward.
Noun
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The launch includes five solution categories—Restaurant Assistant, Packer, Picker, Folder, and Host—targeting persistent labor shortages in sectors such as industrial operations, logistics, healthcare, food services, lodging, and experiential venues.
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With its identical setup, Not Suitable For Work is inevitably triggering Friends comparisons, along with similar criticism the NBC sitcom faced about people in entry-level jobs — or actors auditioning as is the case with Friends‘ Joey and NSFW‘s Kel — being able to afford such expensive lodging.
Verb
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That sounds like a figure of speech because nobody camps out overnight for tickets anymore.
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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.
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“Quarters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarters. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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