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
The Seattle Sounders are dealing with a series of injuries, losing Jordan Morris to a hamstring issue, Paul Arriola to an ACL tear, and Pedro de la Vega to a strained quad.
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Axios Seattle, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025
Ertz suffered a quad strain in Week 7, and McBride took over the starting role and never looked back.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Before Tatum began his talk, a group of about 30 demonstrators arrived to the quad and confronted members of Turning Point USA, according to a statement from UC Davis about the clash.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
However, most ballet exercises require strength from your glutes, quads, and legs, says Susan.
—Melanie Curry, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Axios Seattle, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025
Ertz suffered a quad strain in Week 7, and McBride took over the starting role and never looked back.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Before Tatum began his talk, a group of about 30 demonstrators arrived to the quad and confronted members of Turning Point USA, according to a statement from UC Davis about the clash.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
However, most ballet exercises require strength from your glutes, quads, and legs, says Susan.
—Melanie Curry, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quad
Noun
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The North End property boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, beautiful balconies, and a lush courtyard with an outdoor spa.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Makeshift tents fill the crammed courtyard, the solid edifice of the church overlooking the flimsy havens.—
CNN’s Abeer Salman and Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The quadrangle between the Temples of Jupiter and Bacchus had been filled with wooden tables and stalls selling wine and sfiha, a Bekaa specialty.—
Youmna Melhem Chamieh,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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But Stiller liked pausing on the precipice of the perverse love triangle—or quadrangle—of Mark torn by two halves of his consciousness toward two women.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Keep scrolling to shop more of the best patio furniture set deals happening at Amazon this week.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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But the fact that the Trailhead is comfortable, stable, and durable enough to pull double-duty as a patio chair softens the blow a bit.—
Joe Jackson,
Outside Online,
21 Apr. 2025
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Interred in various stone enclosures, the two dozen individuals all appear to have died from traumatic injuries sustained during an armed conflict.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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Neighbors spoke with members of the Houston Police Department in the wake of the incident, and said that Garrett's dogs often escaped from their enclosure and were often aggressive, according to the complaint.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Quad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quad. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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