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
Protests echo through quads while actual debate grows more brittle.
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Nicholas Dirks, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
The spring free-agent addition has not yet played for the Broncos due to a spring quad injury and a couple of subsequent setbacks.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
In contrast, a day of standing may mean stretching your back, quads, and calves.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 14 Oct. 2025
Daniels will be without one of his best receiving weapons in this Week 6 matchup, as wide receiver Terry McLaurin was ruled out with a nagging quad injury earlier this week.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
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Nicholas Dirks, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
The spring free-agent addition has not yet played for the Broncos due to a spring quad injury and a couple of subsequent setbacks.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
In contrast, a day of standing may mean stretching your back, quads, and calves.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 14 Oct. 2025
Daniels will be without one of his best receiving weapons in this Week 6 matchup, as wide receiver Terry McLaurin was ruled out with a nagging quad injury earlier this week.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quad
Noun
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Relax in the Spanish-style courtyard garden, or take a dip in San Antonio’s largest heated pool, all while surrounded by a rich blend of historic architecture and stately palm trees.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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The rectangular homes often contained courtyards or fronting gardens; window boxes hung below wood-frame windows.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the castle's quadrangle, a formal honor guard was presented and inspected by Trump and the king.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The royals and their guests observed rows of guards in bearskins on the quadrangle, and the U.K. and U.S. national anthems played.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Scroll on for the best under-the-radar outdoor finds that can give your deck, patio, or balcony an instant refresh.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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There’s a simple solution that makes patio lounging enjoyable in these cooler months, and that’s a patio heater.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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For instance, the ants seem to be protecting more vulnerable members of their community by isolating sections of their enclosure.—
NPR,
NPR,
21 Oct. 2025
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Create Privacy with Hedges A primary design goal of any backyard that's smack in the middle of a busy neighborhood should be to create a sense of enclosure.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Quad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quad. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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