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adjective

as in sheltered

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verb

past tense of canopy
as in protected

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Recent Examples of canopied
Adjective
That sense of exclusivity and seclusion is visible from A1A, where a canopied two-lane road runs between the estate homes and beachside condominiums. — Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026 Designed by architectural firm Gensler, the 22,000-seat red-brick stadium will feature a natural grass pitch, 50 luxury suites and a canopied roof, among other amenities. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026 One unforgettable highlight was taking a Winter Park scenic boat tour through lakes connected by canopied, tranquil canals. — Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026 Their camp has two canopies per person, and some of her group opted to convert the canopied area into a bedroom instead of constructing a separate tent, especially because the tents can get hot. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 The canopied king bed is rivaled by a walk-in wardrobe that would be right at home in the Gilded Age. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026 There are just 10 suites at Gorilla Forest Lodge, all of which have been significantly expanded and boast a canopied bed along with a large bathroom outfitted with a deep soaking tub. — Christina Liao, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canopied
  1. sheltered
  2. protected
  3. covered
  4. screened
  5. shaded
Adjective
  • This is life in the NFL, but the Lions were living a sheltered one for years.
    — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Although the film never gives its divisions a name — much of it unfolds through Maya’s sheltered perspective — its setting provides the perfect symbolism for a nation built on discrimination.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of sheltered
Verb
  • Protecting those jobs does not mean consumers aren’t protected.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania is a UNESCO World Heritage Site protected under international law.
    — Kristin Wright, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of protected
Adjective
  • Some providers also limit coverage to specific repair methods within covered systems.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
  • It was named after a type of covered wagon that used to transport American settlers westward to the new frontier during the 19th century.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of covered
Verb
  • As a result of it, very few high-profile awards contenders screened on those dates, and the films that did screen, as world premieres, didn’t make much noise… with one notable exception.
    — Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The film, which screened at the Toronto International Film Festival, is also produced by O’Barry’s son, Lincoln O’Barry, who, like his dad, is devoted to ending dolphin captivity.
    — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of screened
Adjective
  • The balloting was marred by violence and irregularities, including a deadly shooting, a bomb blast and pre-shaded ballots that force delayed voting in dozens of precincts.
    — Teresa Cerojano, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the town of Maluso on Basilan Island was put under the control of the Commission on Elections after pre-shaded ballots were found in 36 out of 68 precincts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026
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“Canopied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canopied. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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