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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 rugged island has cliff paths leading to the old pilot lookout, and sheltered coves.
    — Natasha Langan, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The add-on tent delivers extra sheltered space that can be used to house additional sleepers or simply as a covered dining area or bathroom/privacy tent.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of sheltered
Verb
  • The Roadless Rule was adopted in 2001 after years of public debate over how much of the country’s remaining undeveloped national forest land should be protected from roads and commercial development.
    — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
  • According to one poll, 30 percent of women feel unsafe, not protected.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of protected
Adjective
  • The contract establishes minimum rates for every covered title.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The two-acre spread offers plenty of terrace space, with a small patio for outdoor dining and a covered carport.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of covered
Verb
  • And residents should also keep windows and doors properly screened and secured to prevent bats from entering homes.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Most of the healthcare facilities (93 percent) screened the actor for symptoms.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 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 7 Oct. 2026.

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