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
Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Both played three quarters in recent road games against the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic.
—Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Nearly three quarters of operators plan to hire but expect difficulties finding experienced managers and chefs.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Although the total price tag of the 15-year lease was more than $200 million, a number that looks large, the annual cost was reportedly lower than that of the agency’s former quarters.
—The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
The orbital outpost is larger than a six-bedroom house, with six sleeping quarters, two bathrooms, a gym and a 360-degree-view bay window.
—Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Sunday’s game was the second in Super Bowl history in which a touchdown had not been scored in the first three quarters.
—Joe Reedy, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2026
Howment Aerospace, Zoetis, PG & E, and Nebius Group will report their quarters before the opening bell Thursday.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Still, the tech giant is facing a growing set of challenges, from intensifying competition to lingering concerns of an AI bubble and relentless pressure to demonstrate growth after several explosive quarters.
—Rosa De Acosta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
Following the previous quarters in 2025, similar product styles carried the growth, including the Gel-1130, the Gel-NYC and Gel-Kayano shoes.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Both played three quarters in recent road games against the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic.
—Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Nearly three quarters of operators plan to hire but expect difficulties finding experienced managers and chefs.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Although the total price tag of the 15-year lease was more than $200 million, a number that looks large, the annual cost was reportedly lower than that of the agency’s former quarters.
—The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
The orbital outpost is larger than a six-bedroom house, with six sleeping quarters, two bathrooms, a gym and a 360-degree-view bay window.
—Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Sunday’s game was the second in Super Bowl history in which a touchdown had not been scored in the first three quarters.
—Joe Reedy, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2026
Howment Aerospace, Zoetis, PG & E, and Nebius Group will report their quarters before the opening bell Thursday.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Still, the tech giant is facing a growing set of challenges, from intensifying competition to lingering concerns of an AI bubble and relentless pressure to demonstrate growth after several explosive quarters.
—Rosa De Acosta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarters
Noun
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Would-be buyers are factoring heating expenses into the cost of living in a home as a residence or renting it as an investment property.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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The residence being searched is that of the person who was detained, according to reports.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Most winters, the firm houses more than 5,000 boats and marine pleasure craft.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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That’s a massive problem, because a detention center that’s open 24 hours a day and houses enough humans to populate a small city will put a far greater strain on public resources than any warehouse could.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Investigators also removed a camera from the roof of the home.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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These improvements can include a new roof, replacing siding or replacing mechanical equipment, Bistodeau said.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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But Sunday’s remarkable landslide mean the LDP now has enough seats to override votes in the upper house of parliament, to propose amendments to the constitution, and to chair all lower house committees alongside its coalition partner.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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When Warren went to pick her up at her parents' house, her brothers, Kevin, Reggie and Wayne, surrounded him.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This boutique lodge, located in the mountains outside of Fernie, accommodates no more than 36 overnight guests at a time.—
Brent Rose,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Feb. 2026
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Yet many companies undermine those benefits by choosing automation that accommodates existing packaging, especially when scaling operations.—
Ken Bowles,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Loan defaults, foreclosures, and hotel property auctions due to distressed financing show that an array of ailments afflict the region’s lodging market.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Here are my top picks for the best all-inclusive resorts in the United States, where lodging, meals, and activities are rolled into a single price.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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 15 Feb. 2026.
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