as in residence
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 houses
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the militia is being quartered just outside the city
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quarters
Noun
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According to police documents, surveillance footage showed a man approach the piano room on the south side of the governor's residence, smash a window and throw a Molotov cocktail inside.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025 -
Shapiro and his family had been sleeping in a different part of the residence, police said.—
Time,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The covered but open-air space now has a new roof with five retractable awnings to protect against the ocean breeze, a new high-top counter with eight seats facing the water, new dining tables, new or reupholstered furnishings and new light fixtures.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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That would drain funds that could be used to replace aging roofs or make repairs at other schools that are in better condition.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Siba said the security forces inspected the document, searched the house for weapons and, finding none, told the family to remain inside.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The home was featured on Zillow Gone Wild, a Facebook page that highlights unique house listings all over the country, and people were … well … impressed?—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The cabin accommodates up to six operators seated on shock-absorbing seats and two crew members at the forward control console.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2025
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With rates starting at $40,000 per night and a two-night minimum stay, the resort accommodates up to 22 guests across three bungalows.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The seven-bedroom, 11-bath abode is a new build from Surround Architecture and builder Tom Stanko.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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Keep in mind, however, that this is the starting price, and serious buyers will likely settle on a higher number to make this 400-square-foot abode the house of their loftiest dreams.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Two pieces of hotel and lodging guidance were pulled back.—
Kenya Hunter,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Weekday travelers can expect better rates on lodging, more availability, and their pick of ocean-view suites or cozy cliffside cottages.—
Cliff Lewis,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In September, during Hurricane Helene, the French Broad River surged into commercial corridors in Asheville, North Carolina, wiping out restaurants, breweries, stores, and dwellings.—
Nikil Saval,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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The bivouac is just a temporary perch where hundreds of bees will swarm to and cluster as scout bees look for a new permanent dwelling.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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More than half a dozen tornadoes have been confirmed, including one in Marshall County, Oklahoma, that left two homes completely destroyed and damaged about 20 others.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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According to the lawsuit, the leak caused gas to seep into nearby homes and businesses unchecked through the air and top soil — including the Cunningham home a block away — for more than 3 1/2 hours.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Quarters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quarters. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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