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
Shuchi Agrawal, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The stock market has now scored six straight quarters of double-digit earnings growth, for the first time since the wake of the global financial crisis.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 22 May 2026
My quarters were one of 65 freestanding wood cabins (albeit with heated floors and rain showers).
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2026
More than three quarters of Americans say the US economic picture is getting worse.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
While the glitz and glamor of soccer’s most prestigious competition coming to town has generated excitement in some quarters, Marlene’s interviews with vendors highlights the worry that continues to linger for others.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 20 May 2026
The sheer number of microbes breathing in such tight quarters creates concentrated pockets of carbonic acid in and around the marine-snow particles, which dissolve the snow’s calcite.
—Damien Pine, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
Sphere has crushed earnings estimates in recent quarters, fueled by its latest Sphere Experience hit, The Wizard of Oz.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
The conversions to residential space help lower the office vacancy rate, which in previous quarters reached alarming highs.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Noun
Risk events propagate across portfolios and geographies in days, not quarters.
—Shuchi Agrawal, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The stock market has now scored six straight quarters of double-digit earnings growth, for the first time since the wake of the global financial crisis.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 22 May 2026
My quarters were one of 65 freestanding wood cabins (albeit with heated floors and rain showers).
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2026
More than three quarters of Americans say the US economic picture is getting worse.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
While the glitz and glamor of soccer’s most prestigious competition coming to town has generated excitement in some quarters, Marlene’s interviews with vendors highlights the worry that continues to linger for others.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 20 May 2026
The sheer number of microbes breathing in such tight quarters creates concentrated pockets of carbonic acid in and around the marine-snow particles, which dissolve the snow’s calcite.
—Damien Pine, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
Sphere has crushed earnings estimates in recent quarters, fueled by its latest Sphere Experience hit, The Wizard of Oz.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
The conversions to residential space help lower the office vacancy rate, which in previous quarters reached alarming highs.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarters
Noun
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The backstory Built in 1710, the Stockton Inn has served as a private residence, a Prohibition-era speakeasy, and a riverside retreat for famous artists, musicians, and authors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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In June, investigators executed a search warrant at the girlfriend’s residence, where authorities allegedly discovered a 32-gallon trash can that later tested positive for Alexis’ blood, WISC reported.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Opened less than five years ago, M+, Hong Kong’s museum of modern and contemporary art, has just announced a multi-year partnership with the Centre Pompidou in Paris, which houses the largest modern art museum in Europe.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 May 2026
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Two people were arrested this week after an individual entered an animal enclosure at Japan's Ichikawa Zoo that houses the viral baby monkey Punch, the zoo said Sunday.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The second major change is that a swath of the roof was removed, creating an expansive courtyard and open-air entrance and lobby area, which feels right for the location and, again, cuts down on the air conditioning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Their plight bears similarities to a leaking roof.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The side rooms off the main gallery contain playful areas that everyone from kids to grown adults will enjoy.—
Jenny Hughes,
The Spruce,
9 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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The rooms True to the hotel’s overall vibe, the rooms’ midcentury design is beach house meets cosmopolitan chic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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The house is around two miles from the Islamic Center, which is in the Clairemont Mesa neighborhood.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Mallorca also accommodates a relaxed pace, with boutique hotel stays, spa treatments and yoga built into many itineraries.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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Although my prescription lenses work on the standard frames, some don’t, which is why there is now a $500 version that accommodates a wider range of prescriptions.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Visitors swim in Cleopatra’s Bath and stay in electricity-free lodgings built from kershif, a traditional mud-and-salt mix.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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The decrease could have been sharper if not for inflation, which is bumping up the prices of lodging, food and goods.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
Verb
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That sounds like a figure of speech because nobody camps out overnight for tickets anymore.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 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 24 May. 2026.
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