as in courtyard
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
the quad was the college's time-honored site for protests and celebrations
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Recent Examples of quad
Location Within a new, manmade quad of islands, Patina is set on the largest of the four Fari Islands.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Still, other Coppin State runners gawked at his broad chest, bulging biceps and thick quads.
—Tyler Jett, Des Moines Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Jumping, or more specifically, the quad jump.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Fieri fell down a set of steps while shooting his new series, Flavor Town Food Fight, in November, causing his right leg to compress in itself, leaving Fieri with a major tear in his quad.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Still, other Coppin State runners gawked at his broad chest, bulging biceps and thick quads.
—Tyler Jett, Des Moines Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Jumping, or more specifically, the quad jump.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Fieri fell down a set of steps while shooting his new series, Flavor Town Food Fight, in November, causing his right leg to compress in itself, leaving Fieri with a major tear in his quad.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quad
Noun
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Another unique dining experience awaits at The Garlic, a rustic and eclectic compound with lush, winding courtyards and nightly entertainment to complement the extensive Italian menu.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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All 44 suites have clean lines and plunge pools, and many have a central courtyard, a key kampong feature.—
Jeff Chu,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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The uninviting labyrinth sprawlsthe east/west quadrangle from Girard to Fay.—
Leslie Simon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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At the castle's quadrangle, a formal honor guard was presented and inspected by Trump and the king.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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While the dogs are now safe with foster families, Holmes faces multiple charges, including confining an animal without sufficient food or water, keeping animals in an enclosure without exercise or air, and tormenting or depriving an animal.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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In a shift from, say, the Safari Park’s popular tram tour, there are no fences and visible enclosures.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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My first night was in a Farmhouse Meadow Studio, with a vaulted ceiling, dormer, gas fireplace, and a huge sliding glass door opening onto a patio (which would’ve been lovely if the weather were warmer).—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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The family room has a high ceiling and connects to an outdoor living space with a patio and a pool.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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This course stands out for its spectacular panoramic ocean views, a driving range that is over 295 yards long, greens for perfecting your putting, and a chipping area.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Quad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quad. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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