as in roof
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection
stayed under the awning outside the shop during the rainstorm
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Recent Examples of awning
Also on the roof is a retractable awning, for when one is parked and needs protection from the sun and elements.
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Canopy awnings will be installed over all entrances and service doors, including a large 300-square-foot canopy over the customer walk-up service window, providing weather protection.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Under colorful awnings and hanging baskets of herbs, locals gather for produce, lavender honey, and wheels of cheese.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Promenade decks with picnic tables and awnings topped the houses.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Canopy awnings will be installed over all entrances and service doors, including a large 300-square-foot canopy over the customer walk-up service window, providing weather protection.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Under colorful awnings and hanging baskets of herbs, locals gather for produce, lavender honey, and wheels of cheese.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Promenade decks with picnic tables and awnings topped the houses.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awning
Noun
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Atop the garage, the extra-thick walls of the two-story living space are reinforced by hundreds of steel strap connections and capped with a steel roof, and the homes are outfitted with windows and doors designed to withstand a Category 5 hurricane.—
Ryan Ballogg,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Another 13 people were injured, according to Tufton, most after falling from ladders or roofs while trying to prepare for the storm.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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An aerial shot of the eastern hideout captures it as a mere speck beneath an expansive tree canopy.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Spring blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds, while the canopy provides nesting sites for songbirds and cover for quail.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Trump made no secret of his distaste for the practice of hosting elegant White House state dinners underneath tents on the South Lawn.—
Darlene Superville,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
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The record is signature Oliver, Chris, and Jano cooking up a vibrant, melodic stew — part big-tent soul revival, part joyous dive into the abyss of whatever itch each member is wanting to scratch.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Awning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awning. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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