Thesaurus results for AWNING

awning

noun

ˈȯ-niŋ

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 Some of the fiercest storms in the South were reported near Lake Charles, Louisiana, where high winds from a thunderstorm overturned a horse trailer and a Mardi Gras float, damaged an airport jet bridge and flung the metal awning from a house into power lines. —

Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026 The covered, but open-air space, has a new roof with five retractable awnings, new high-top counter with eight seats facing the water, new dining tables, new or reupholstered furnishings and new light fixtures. —

Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026 The Charlotte Boardwalk upgrades To attract more tenants, Red Hill is looking to make several aesthetic changes, including new awnings, paint and wayfinding signage. —

Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026 Sprucing up the outdoor area, installing more awnings and creating night-time programming (live music, for example). —

Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for awning

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Noun

Leaky roofs, lack of air conditioning, and other building issues have a huge impact on the quality of education for teachers and students.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Mar. 2026
If that happens — and the market is currently betting against that scenario — gasoline prices could go through the roof.

— Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026