as in courtyard
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
the quad was the college's time-honored site for protests and celebrations
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Recent Examples of quad
Third baseman Alex Bregman (right quad strain) hit on Friday and is expected to take grounders on Saturday.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
Due back soon from a right quad strain, Bregman is hitting .299 with 11 homers and a .938 OPS this season.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
The Red Sox entered the season with high expectations after their offseason additions of Buehler, ace Garrett Crochet and third baseman Alex Bregman, who is on the injured list with a quad strain.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
To make matters worse, Bregman went on the injured list on May 23 with a right quad strain.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 16 June 2025
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
Due back soon from a right quad strain, Bregman is hitting .299 with 11 homers and a .938 OPS this season.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
The Red Sox entered the season with high expectations after their offseason additions of Buehler, ace Garrett Crochet and third baseman Alex Bregman, who is on the injured list with a quad strain.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
To make matters worse, Bregman went on the injured list on May 23 with a right quad strain.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quad
Noun
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Other amenities include a front desk and lobby, community lounge, outdoor courtyard with playground, computer lab and on-site property management.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
6 July 2025
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Singing performances filled the courtyard as the Dalai Lama was served a slice of his birthday cake, topped with fresh fruit and a white lily.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
Noun
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With the arrival of Amaya, an odd quadrangle emerges between her, Austin, Ace, and Chelley.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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Not private enough to give up federal funding, whether for student tuition fees, quadrangle rhododendrons, wind tunnels, or NMR Spectrometers.—
Amity Shlaes,
National Review,
28 Apr. 2025
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Better Homes & Gardens Bellamy Round Wicker Outdoor Egg Chair This Bellamy Round Wicker Outdoor Egg Chair can create the ultimate reading nook for your patio.—
Nicole Pyles,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025
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Along with their twenty comfortable rooms, their riad-style patio featuring a small plunge pool is an idyllic spot to hide away or have a drink before a night out.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The blouse features a hint of a collar, soon-to-be-trending frog enclosures, and slits on the sleeves that mimic the trousers.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
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The often elaborate enclosure requirements for reptiles and amphibians can make initial setup expensive.—
Samantha Winegarner,
Mercury News,
8 July 2025
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“Quad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quad. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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