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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
Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 9 Apr. 2025
Plus, the resulting tariffs should be a quarter lower than stated because the Trump administration erred in its calculations by undervaluing how the duty could impact items’ import prices, noted economists for the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 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
The Wedbush analyst recommends tossing out the next few quarters (June and September) and working with new financial models for 2026 for valuations as the tariff situation gets negotiated.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 9 Apr. 2025
Plus, the resulting tariffs should be a quarter lower than stated because the Trump administration erred in its calculations by undervaluing how the duty could impact items’ import prices, noted economists for the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 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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Albuquerque, in particular, is a largely Democratic district.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Mar. 2025
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When a house is slated to be built in the historic districts of St. Augustine, Florida, the city requires that archaeologists conduct a survey—and, if need be, an excavation—of the site prior to construction.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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Now, residents of Gaza and the West Bank are at the mercy of Israeli military operations in which fighters and civilians are being slain at staggering rates.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Relying on a narrow set of solutions can leave organizations vulnerable to stagnation and outdated systems, let alone at the mercy of a single particular vendor.—
Dirk-Peter van-Leeuwen,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Hooper’s win over Guida and his matchup on Saturday position him to become something of a legend killer.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Auto repair still cheaper than a new car Also, LaFontaine Automotive Group is in a unique position to help mitigate supply challenges for others.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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State of residence could not be determined for 2,330 individuals.—
Mercedes Vigon,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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Click here for more photos of the Los Feliz residence.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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Private security guards could replace Elgin police officers in providing security at the Lexington Inn & Suites, where the city has been housing homeless people since January.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Among the new items in the collection is the Later sofa, designed by Ceriani Szostak, a modular seating system inspired by the rationalist architecture of the Palazzo della Civiltà, which houses Fendi’s Roman headquarters.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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The neighborhood, which stretches from 59th to 96th Streets, has long been a pillar of fine dining in New York City, known for its white tablecloth restaurants that have served patrons for decades—and in some cases, for well over half a century.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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Before his arrest, Abrego Garcia lived in a quiet neighborhood of single-family homes with large back and front yards, with trees blossoming in spring.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Each station had a line of people waiting for their turn at the controls of some new game to get a taste of the style, the look, and the all-important gameplay.—
Henk Rogers,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
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The station posted on its Facebook page everyone there was okay.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 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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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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“Quarter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarter. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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