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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
Legend has it that the enormous tree once served as a canopied romantic meeting spot for the area’s Indigenous people. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2026 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
  • The western monarch butterfly is also on the move, heading toward sheltered areas along the California coast.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The sheltered conditions of the oyamel forest are critical to the butterflies’ survival.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of sheltered
Verb
  • Protect Jewish students while restoring a clear boundary between harassment and protected speech.
    — Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Under this heritage status, the mosaics are protected from being dismantled, painted over, or covered with advertising.
    — Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of protected
Adjective
  • Both candidates oppose Proposition 40, which would impose a one-time 5% tax on the covered assets of billionaires.
    — Senior Editor, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The property will feature a welcoming public green space, community garden, food access point, covered shelter, and public art space.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of covered
Verb
  • Welles’ personal copy of the film, which was never screened publicly during his lifetime, was destroyed in a fire in 1970.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Note that prohibited items include bags or backpacks larger than 12-by-6-by-12 inches, lawn chairs, large coolers, alcoholic beverages, chairs, weapons, drones, pets, and umbrellas; participants will be screened before entering the route.
    — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of screened
Adjective
  • Dubai has built more than 557 kilometers of cycle tracks, with a goal of 1,000 kilometers by 2030, and the urban planning department is adding shaded walking routes to make exercise feasible for longer stretches of the year.
    — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Club Kid takes some surprising turns on the way to its delicately shaded ending.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 6 Nov. 2026
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“Canopied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canopied. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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