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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
  • Deborah is a sheltered young woman, a free spirit with a flair for the spotlight and a big heart who’s still figuring out her own path at Hillman.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Gliding to freedom The Chinook (Yómech) research boat reached a sheltered cove off Decatur Island – the future home of the sunflower stars.
    — John Ryan, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of sheltered
Verb
  • So, heirs shouldn't assume that a creditor's claim automatically means the house will be sold — or, conversely, that inheriting the house means it's protected from the deceased person's debts.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Although American missile defense systems protected the Gulf from the worst of the barrage, enough Iranian strikes got through to do substantial harm and to disrupt the patina of stability on which the region’s social and economic model rested.
    — MARC LYNCH, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of protected
Adjective
  • Kampgrounds of America also offers interesting stays beneath the stars, including sleeps in covered wagons and onsite cabins—all within five minutes of downtown Ely.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Transfer to a covered container and refrigerate until needed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of covered
Verb
  • Presently, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer that is caught early is over 99%, which is why Andrea says women who find a lump shouldn't wait to get screened.
    — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In early 2017 a festival cut of Mandela’s Gun was requested by the speaker of the UK Houses of Parliament to be screened in honor of President Nelson Mandela in the Speakers State Rooms where Mandela had been in residence.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of screened
Adjective
  • Lichens are normally found on older shaded leaves that drop from the trees during spring.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Mowing with the mower at its highest setting keeps the turf canopy full and shaded.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of shaded

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“Canopied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canopied. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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