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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
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
In the fourth quarter of its fiscal 2025, which ended in May, OCI saw its consumption grow 62% year-over-year.
—Matt Kimball, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
Before luxury quartered off the community and gentrified the kinship.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The hard foul came after Sheldon poked Clark in the eye in the third quarter.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
In the fourth quarter of its fiscal 2025, which ended in May, OCI saw its consumption grow 62% year-over-year.
—Matt Kimball, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
The 22nd Amendment capping the president at two terms is as integral to the Constitution as any of the Amendments, from free speech and the right to practice the religion of your choice to trial by jury or the prohibition of quartering troops in private homes.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
Before luxury quartered off the community and gentrified the kinship.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarter
Noun
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In the Caribbean, Jamaica's Port Royal town—a historical district dating back to the 17th century—was also added to the list.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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Small businesses shut down, restaurants were closed, and the theater district was decimated.—
Sanjeev Menon,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Jeff Zients’ role in authorizing this mechanical mercy raises serious ethical concerns.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
19 July 2025
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In commending the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God, the Holy Father prays for the consolation of those who grieve and for the recovery of the injured.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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Trump endorsed Gruters at the end of a post about current RNC Chairman Michael Whatley, who is expected to step down from his position to seek a soon-to-be-open seat in the U.S. Senate representing North Carolina.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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But the international mood is shifting away from the US and Israeli position as famine-like conditions grip Gaza.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
25 July 2025
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The old homeowners' design choices differed drastically from her own, making the space look more like a rustic outdoor bathroom than a private residence.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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With so many towns and neighborhoods, from downtown to the coast and inland, and residences from single-family homes to condos and townhouses, most people who choose San Diego can find a place to meet their needs.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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The mezzanine housing the wheelhouse provides direct access to a flybridge offering the flexibility to create a sunbathing lounge, al fresco dining area, or private retreat with direct access to the pool.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Since April 1, the Brown County Jail has housed at least 45 ICE detainees, according to its public jail rosters.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Her district includes some of the city’s wealthiest neighborhoods, including River North, Wicker Park, Bucktown, Lincoln Park, Roscoe Village, Lincoln Square and Portage Park.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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The shooting unfolded at 11:51 p.m. Saturday in Fort Washington Park in the Washington Heights neighborhood of upper Manhattan, according to the New York Police Department.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
20 July 2025
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One is Allegheny Mountain Radio, a cooperative of three stations which cover Pocahontas County, West Virginia as well as Bath and Highland counties in Virginia.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
20 July 2025
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The auctions are hosted annually by the department, local news station Fox 2 Detroit reported.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Meanwhile, the prospect that asteroid orbits may be deliberately changed for research and mining, or in the future, by habitation, has gained the attention of a student team from Imperial College London, the University of Santiago de Compostela and Cairo University.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
12 July 2025
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Set on a 1,200-acre estate, this remote nature resort (which opened in 2022 with a modernist bathhouse and beachfront baths) may seem like the only hint of human habitation around—but the site has deep roots in Icelandic history.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2025
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“Quarter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarter. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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