Definitions

quarters

NOUN

place to live or sleep

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cabin cottage dorm

STRONG

abode accommodation apartment barracks billet cantonment chambers condo digs domicile dwelling flat fraternity habitat habitation home house lodge lodging place post ranch residence room roost shelter sorority station tent

Antonyms

STRONG

office unemployment

Example Sentences

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The segment has grown quickly in recent quarters, though it remains unprofitable.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company is looking to dominate the HBM4 market after lagging behind its rivals in recent quarters.

From The Wall Street Journal

Through Tuesday, 65% of companies in the S&P 500 had reported results for fiscal quarters ended Nov. 15 or later.

From MarketWatch

Camille shoots out her hand when one of the quarters threatens to topple over the edge.

From Literature

In addition to the ninth straight year-over-year decline in sales, it marked the 10th miss over the past 11 quarters.

From MarketWatch