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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
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
  • These create warm, sheltered hiding spots that offer protection from both harsh weather and predators.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Extensive sheltered areas tucked below the three spacious en suite bedrooms on the upper floor include an outdoor kitchen.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of sheltered
Verb
  • Both of those pitches have better protected his four-seam fastball, a pitch Nola has commanded much better.
    — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Spacecraft are typically protected from debris impacts by some form of a Whipple shield, which has a thin outer bumper with a space between the bumper and the wall of the spacecraft.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of protected
Adjective
  • Those who embarked on a walk Thursday morning even enjoyed weather in the 70s and covered skies.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Look at the deductible, reimbursement percentage, annual or lifetime limits, exclusions and covered treatments.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of covered
Verb
  • If the data are screened for students from low-income families, most of the performance gap disappears.
    — Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • So far, Fjord has screened for only one day in Romania, drawing record crowds.
    — Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of screened
Adjective
  • By early afternoon, the scene shifts across the shaded wooden deck, as guests slip in from the jetty barefoot and still damp from the sea, for long, languid lunches that roll into dusk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Other approaches are scorched stretches of concrete begging to become soft, shaded connectors.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
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