as in residence
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 houses
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the militia is being quartered just outside the city
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Recent Examples of quarters
Sydney Lake, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Given the choice of pulling out of half of their in-game buys during the sleepier quarters, marketers may choose to exercise those options if a recession is in full, sickly bloom.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The Celtics’ 80 points in Wednesday’s first half are tied for the fourth-most that the Heat has ever allowed through the first two quarters of a game.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Its quarters are designed to accommodate a staff of 238 people, including researchers who will be able to conduct experiments at a maximum depth of 10,000 meters.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
The drink hopes to replicate the success of its twist-off bottles, which launched last year, and is helping the brand achieve several consecutive quarters of growth, said Boulos.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
The sleeping quarters are sprinkled throughout all four levels of the home.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Tim Hortons is the cheapest of the coffee chains, while Burger King has outperformed other burger quick-service restaurants in nine of the last 12 quarters.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
In the first three quarters of 2025, the public transit system recorded 6,615 crimes.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
Red Lobster lost money in four of the past five quarters, and 2025 sales remained at least 20% below pre-bankruptcy levels.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Given the choice of pulling out of half of their in-game buys during the sleepier quarters, marketers may choose to exercise those options if a recession is in full, sickly bloom.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The Celtics’ 80 points in Wednesday’s first half are tied for the fourth-most that the Heat has ever allowed through the first two quarters of a game.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Its quarters are designed to accommodate a staff of 238 people, including researchers who will be able to conduct experiments at a maximum depth of 10,000 meters.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
The drink hopes to replicate the success of its twist-off bottles, which launched last year, and is helping the brand achieve several consecutive quarters of growth, said Boulos.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
The sleeping quarters are sprinkled throughout all four levels of the home.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Tim Hortons is the cheapest of the coffee chains, while Burger King has outperformed other burger quick-service restaurants in nine of the last 12 quarters.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
In the first three quarters of 2025, the public transit system recorded 6,615 crimes.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarters
Noun
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The rooms Properties range from traditional two-story, three-bedroom villas with shingle roofs to modern hilltop residences that wouldn’t be out of place in Beverly Hills.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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During this time, the woman and her children spent considerable amount of time with Le Lievre, spending several nights at his residence.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After its sidewalk-to-spire refurbishment, the 47-story structure now houses only 375 keys for hotel guests and 372 for private residents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The bedroom houses the in-unit washer-dryer, and the all-white bathroom is quite elegant.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Dutch go even further, by subsidizing homeowners who add green roofs or pull up pavement so that rain can soak in.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Leiter talked about his success with the changeup and slider and how the roof being open affected him on the mound.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During the news conference, Fullen called game rooms a menace to society that contributed to drug crimes, prostitution and violent assaults and robberies in the city.—
John Wayne Ferguson,
Houston Chronicle,
20 Feb. 2026
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Oceanview rooms with a terrace are worth the upgrade, with the floor-to-ceiling windows drawing in every shade of Caribbean blue.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Bringing a new perspective to campus Last summer, Tamura returned to campus, moving into a house across the street from UC Health.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Photos of the collision show the big rig with its back end on the road and its nose down the hilly yard, just feet from the house.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Each room accommodates two to four people, with each person paying $70.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce coordinates the performances and accommodates hosts' preferred musical artists and friends, but asks homeowners and musicians not to coordinate performances themselves.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Book Accommodations Early Group-friendly lodging goes fast, so book as soon as the destination is locked in.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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The fervor is reshaping the lodging market in World Cup cities across the US, which are expecting millions of visitors throughout the course of the tournament.—
Maya Davis,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Any time a team puts out a lineup with a non-shooter on the floor, Wembanyama camps in the paint, and the Spurs typically win.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Now a grandmother, the 65-year-old often camps with up to four generations of her family, from her husband to her grandchildren.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Quarters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarters. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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