as in courtyards
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 quads
The Michaels siblings say growing up as quads gives them a lot to be grateful for.
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David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Exercises that target your ankles, calves, and quads—like calf raises, marches, and squats—can help circulate blood throughout your legs.
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Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
11 June 2026
Classrooms, dorm doors, quads, bulletin boards, sidewalks, ceremonies — these are all places where speech once flourished.
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Aileen Favilla,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
Onianwa is a massive human, with long arms, thickness in his quads and a tall, broad frame.
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Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
The county's golf courses are also seeing damage from people riding dirtbikes, e-bikes and quads over the greens.
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James Taylor,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Engage your core so that your back is straight, and squeeze your glutes and quads, too.
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Jenny McCoy,
Outside,
23 Mar. 2026
Focus on the Body’s Largest Muscle Groups Work on your glutes, hamstrings, quads, lats, traps, and chest.
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Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
4 Mar. 2026
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Exercises that target your ankles, calves, and quads—like calf raises, marches, and squats—can help circulate blood throughout your legs.
—
Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
11 June 2026
Classrooms, dorm doors, quads, bulletin boards, sidewalks, ceremonies — these are all places where speech once flourished.
—
Aileen Favilla,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
Onianwa is a massive human, with long arms, thickness in his quads and a tall, broad frame.
—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
The county's golf courses are also seeing damage from people riding dirtbikes, e-bikes and quads over the greens.
—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Engage your core so that your back is straight, and squeeze your glutes and quads, too.
—
Jenny McCoy,
Outside,
23 Mar. 2026
Focus on the Body’s Largest Muscle Groups Work on your glutes, hamstrings, quads, lats, traps, and chest.
—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quads
Noun
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Such strategies include building green roofs and courtyards to help with shading and air circulation, and using dense materials such as concrete or brick that can stabilize indoor temperatures in heat.
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Windows cornice the terracotta roofs of Rome, the city’s domes, bell towers and hidden courtyards.
Noun
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This spring, across the nation’s auditoriums and quadrangles, members of the class of 2026 took their seats to receive remarks from distinguished guests.
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There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.
Noun
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Authorities have worked in recent years to reduce the monkey population through sterilization programs and by relocating some animals to dedicated enclosures.
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This episode actually has several of these scenes, primarily around the 10-Petal, where Rip is leading his crew — including his newest hand, Carter — through the daily routines of examining the herd and checking the enclosures.
Noun
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These trees are messy with aggressive, destructive roots that can damage concrete driveways and patios.
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And Founder’s Point Guest House, perched high atop a bluff on the Les Bourgeois property, is perfect for a couples’ getaway or girls’ weekend, with four bedrooms, three patios, and a full kitchen.
Noun
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Facing no one but the goalkeeper, Moshobane sailed an uncontested shot from 18 yards over the top of the net.
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From shedding leaves, bark, berries, seeds, and sap year-round to causing your sidewalks and driveway to lift and shift, not all trees are suited for yards.
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“Quads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quads. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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