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noun

ˈkwȯ(r)-tər How to pronounce quarter (audio)
Definition of quarternext
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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 position
the place where someone is assigned to stand or remain call the crew to their quarters on deck to await further instruction

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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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quarter

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verb

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
Noun
Nearly a quarter of adults in five states where lone star ticks are prevalent are estimated to show signs that they’ve been bitten, according to new research published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 2 July 2026 The third quarter of 2026 comes after an exceptional first half, when the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted its best first-half performance since 2021. — Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Verb
Which amendment prohibits quartering of troops in homes during peacetime? — Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 2 July 2026 This side of deeply roasted, tender sweet potatoes comes quartered and seasoned with GK’s take on togarashi. — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quarter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarter
  1. district
  2. mercy
  3. position
  4. residence
  5. house
  6. neighborhood
  7. empathy
  8. station
Noun
  • Despite sweltering, beating heat in the city on Friday, Philly's historic district was crowded, with sweating visittors flocking to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and The President's House.
    — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Both public school districts continue to outperform the state of Florida average testing marks for most academic subject and skill tests.
    — Austin Horn July 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
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  • Yet the greater influence, Campo believes, on America’s self-governing sense of law, justice and mercy is found at the Museum of the Bible, where the famous portrait of General Washington in prayer headlines the museum’s exhibit.
    — Lauren Green, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Any excuse to drop the laptop, leave the city, turn the phone over, or pretend for seventy-two hours that the inbox has lost its jurisdiction is taken as a minor national mercy.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
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  • Williams’ decision to leave the position was a big surprise to the mayor, commissioners and residents, though her departure followed months of controversy and scrutiny.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Hipparcos was the first space mission devoted to precision astrometry, the accurate measurement of celestial positions and distances.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of position
Noun
  • Per The Guardian, Harry specifically requested police protection outside of royal residences to ensure his family's safety.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
Definition of residence
Verb
  • The April 2025 incident at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey sent three teenagers to a hospital, months after a California oversight body ruled the facility was not a safe place for youths to be housed.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • The Loews Kansas City houses 1587 Prime, the steakhouse co-owned by football celebs Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
    — Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
Definition of house
Noun
  • An 18-year-old was killed in a late-night shooting along Wilner Drive in Pittsburgh's East Hills neighborhood.
    — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • The case began with 44-year-old Eugene Horsch — the man behind the wheel of the black BMW — whose home in the city’s Olney neighborhood has been a focus of the investigation so far.
    — Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
Definition of neighborhood
Noun
  • The key is to partner with AI, leveraging its speed and analytical power while focusing on uniquely human skills like creativity, empathy, and critical thinking.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • The obscene pay of CEOs, growing 20 times as fast as workers’ pay last year, and the obscene wealth in the tech world, with money cascading into the hands of greedy billionaires who lack empathy or even noblesse oblige.
    — Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
Definition of empathy
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  • Lawyers in the gas station lawsuit assert that technology is enabling antitrust violations.
    — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Transportation planners spent months warning that downtown streets, MARTA stations and major highways could experience significant disruptions on match days.
    — Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
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