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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
Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
James shot 6-of-17 from the floor in that game with his last bucket coming at the seven minute mark in the fourth quarter.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Two hundred years ago, San Antonio quartered off its west side for Mexican Americans, who were legally barred from buying property elsewhere.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Sep. 2024
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Noun
OpenAI, Perplexity, Meta and other AI companies scraped websites 2 million times on average in the fourth quarter of last year, per the report, which analyzed 160 websites including national and local news, consumer tech and shopping blogs over the last three months of 2024.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
James shot 6-of-17 from the floor in that game with his last bucket coming at the seven minute mark in the fourth quarter.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
Black women were quartered separately, on the second floor of the gatehouse.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Two hundred years ago, San Antonio quartered off its west side for Mexican Americans, who were legally barred from buying property elsewhere.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarter
Noun
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No hydrants Countryside Fire District personnel battled a house fire on March 1 in Long Grove, the district reported.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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Five schools previously considered for closure or conversion in the Fort Worth Independent School District will remain open and unchanged, district officials said.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2025
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There could be more of the same in the new month ahead, with bitcoin expected to be at the mercy of investors’ macro concerns despite its strong regulatory tailwinds.—
Tanaya Macheel,Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Cal Fire captain begged for mercy during slaying captured on video, officials say.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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After receiving the position and altitude of the nearby aircraft, the system calculates if there's a potential for collision.—
Kris Van Cleave,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2025
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He might be gone by the time the Panthers pick at No. 8 in the first round, or Carolina might prioritize another position with that selection.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2025
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While the developer has projected 21 new elementary school students, the village, using a formula based on numbers of bedrooms per residence, calculated the number at 25.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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The result is a space that feels both classic and fresh, with cutting-edge amenities and plenty of vintage detailing that reflect the residence’s circa 19th-century roots.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
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Slash-resistant straps and lining will keep this bag firmly at your side throughout the day, while a roomy primary compartment will house all your essentials with room to spare.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2025
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Restaurant Aure is housed in a historic gunpowder house from 1745.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The closures aim to address declining enrollment and resource distribution, but parents argue losing a neighborhood school limits teacher connections and disrupts friendships.—
Kristal Dixon,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Now, local foodies can venture to Ballantyne to get a taste of the popular neighborhood bakery, which will be taking over the space formerly home to Bagel Bin & Deli II, which closed in March 2024.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2025
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The station is an integral part of naval operations overseas, housing approximately 7,000 troops and their families.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Feb. 2025
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Dwayne Croft bought his scratch-off ticket in The Cash Wheel game at the gas station convenience store chain at 14068 Narcoossee Road in Orlando, the Florida Lottery said Feb. 25.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2025
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In Africa, the earliest evidence of human rainforest habitation dated to 18,000 years ago.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Mar. 2025
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Ice may lie an inch or so below the Moon’s surface in many more regions than previously thought — which has major implications for longer-term lunar exploration or even habitation.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Quarter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarter. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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