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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The house sits on the edge of the Baka neighborhood, known for its leafy streets, upscale residences and lush, private gardens.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Warren hosted dinner parties in the residence, located at the base of Coit Tower, that attracted movie stars, best-selling authors, opera divas, aristocrats, photographers and composers.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Backlogs out of Hong Kong, which houses the largest cargo airport on earth, are expected to persist through mid-October after Typhoon Ragasa caused widespread flight cancellations across the region and South China.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Walker-Stone House is a historic structure downtown that houses the Folk School of Fayetteville.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The budget line for drippy-looking electric candles alone must be through the roof.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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At one point, a helicopter dropped snipers down onto the building’s roof.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Police and army inspect damage to a house destroyed by debris from a shot down Russian drone in the village of Wyryki-Wola, eastern Poland, on September 10, 2025.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Pretty sure she was crated if she ever was allowed in [the house].—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The suite accommodates six adults and a child but can be expanded through seven connecting suites for up to 20 guests.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
28 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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Extensively upgraded and customized during Feinstein and Flannery’s tenure, the modern-minded Spanish Revival abode features four bedrooms and an equal number of baths in roughly 3,600 square feet across two levels accented throughout with rich hardwood floors, high ceilings, and picture windows.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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The result is about 10 rooms inside the A-lister’s California home being redesigned, bringing her hopes for the abode to fruition.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The nearest gas station is 35 miles and there’s no lodging or restaurants within the 86,416-acre park.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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The cost of gas, lodging and recreation have all risen sharply since the pandemic.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
2 Oct. 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 6 Oct. 2025.
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