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as in district
an area (as of a city) set apart for some purpose or having some special feature
lived on the edge of the central business quarter
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as in mercy
kind, gentle, or compassionate treatment especially towards someone who is undeserving of it
the coach told the team to show their opponents no quarter during the championship game
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as in residence
quarters plural
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 to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the militia is being quartered just outside the city
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Recent Examples of quarter
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The company was in the red to the tune of $70 million in the second quarter, but predicted higher unit revenue growth in the third quarter would lay the foundation for a return to profitability in 2026.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
In Middletown, Portland, and Cromwell 2,000 are left homeless, and many are quartered in the State Armory, the Salvation Army headquarters, and the Swedish Orphanage in Cromwell.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
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Noun
Minnesota rallied from 11 points down in the fourth quarter for a 27-24 win.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The company was in the red to the tune of $70 million in the second quarter, but predicted higher unit revenue growth in the third quarter would lay the foundation for a return to profitability in 2026.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
The strawberries are then quartered and added to the skillet alongside ruby port (a sweet fortified wine that generally tastes like red berries) and fresh ginger for a hint of sweet spice.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
In Middletown, Portland, and Cromwell 2,000 are left homeless, and many are quartered in the State Armory, the Salvation Army headquarters, and the Swedish Orphanage in Cromwell.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarter
Noun
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The House Oversight Committee will question senior officials from the district, including Bowser, on Thursday.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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The first bank is in the city's Union Square district.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Until then, the city remains at the mercy of the weather.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The actor plays Oz on High Potential, a detective who found himself at the mercy of a serial killer at the end of season 1.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On the other end, a clear brow gel sculpts natural hairs into your preferred position.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Also on Monday, a federal appeals court ruled that Cook can remain in her position.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Also honored was Herbert Brownell Architects, which received the 25-Year Design Award for a mid-century modernist residence in Corona del Mar.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Built in 1867 by architect Francis Gindroz, Villa Fleur d’Eau started life as a private residence.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The evening includes pre-dinner champagne, a six-person private dinner hosted by Tan and a private tour at Singapore's National Gallery, an art museum housed in two national monuments, according to Sotheby's.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The stash houses that Robbie and his friend Cliff (Raul Castillo) are hitting happen to all belong to one biker gang, the Dark Hearts.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Less than two miles to the south, smaller but densely populated camps in Gaza City's Al-Zaytoun and Tuffah neighborhoods have also emptied out compared to the beginning of September, images show.—
Camilla Alcini,
ABC News,
17 Sep. 2025
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What really shines, though, are creations riffing on the rich array of international flavors that converge in Houston’s sprawling neighborhoods.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Macon County Sheriff's Office told ABC News’ Asheville affiliate station WLOS that the crash happened on a property adjacent to the Iotla Valley Elementary School, but that students and staff at the school have all been reported safe.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Jimmy Kimmel's late night show, which appears on ABC network stations, will be pulled from all Sinclair, Nexstar, and ABC stations.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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But there are significant differences between their ideas of cosmic habitation.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Lee would sometimes visit Anderson at the Highland Chateau health and rehabilitation center in Highland Park, where she had been relocated with some objection after her Surrey Avenue property was deemed unfit for human habitation.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Quarter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarter. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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