as in roofs
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection
trees line both sides of the garden path, with their foliage forming a leafy canopy for walkers
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Recent Examples of canopies
Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Tents and canopies are not allowed on Sunset Point, and RV parking will be available on the paddock are near the casino.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Another nod comes by way of the retractable nature of one of the canopies.
—New Atlas, 14 June 2026
Ben Tutt, a warhead modeler turned parachute designer, has never jumped out of an airplane to see if the nylon canopies attached to cords and a body harness really work.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
When planting, space them farther apart, prune the branches so there’s space between the canopies, or plant a lone tree that’s hard to access.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Like forests on land, kelp forms dense canopies at the sea surface that shade a mid-water understory while below, their gnarled root-like holdfasts sculpt the seafloor.
—Tatjana Baleta, Time, 28 May 2026
Conversation starters → A popular California beach destination will fine visitors up to $500 for using oversized beach canopies under new summer restrictions.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Open-sided canopies initially littered the grid before the cars arrived, though some, like Cadillac, took them down once the cars lined up in their respective grid spots.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Noun
Due to safety concerns, personal tents and canopies will be prohibited.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Tents and canopies are not allowed on Sunset Point, and RV parking will be available on the paddock are near the casino.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Another nod comes by way of the retractable nature of one of the canopies.
—New Atlas, 14 June 2026
Ben Tutt, a warhead modeler turned parachute designer, has never jumped out of an airplane to see if the nylon canopies attached to cords and a body harness really work.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
When planting, space them farther apart, prune the branches so there’s space between the canopies, or plant a lone tree that’s hard to access.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Like forests on land, kelp forms dense canopies at the sea surface that shade a mid-water understory while below, their gnarled root-like holdfasts sculpt the seafloor.
—Tatjana Baleta, Time, 28 May 2026
Conversation starters → A popular California beach destination will fine visitors up to $500 for using oversized beach canopies under new summer restrictions.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Open-sided canopies initially littered the grid before the cars arrived, though some, like Cadillac, took them down once the cars lined up in their respective grid spots.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canopies
Noun
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Wind could damage roofs, siding and trees.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
18 June 2026
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Charlotte Amalie rises in tiers of red roofs and old stone, a waterfront that looks part Baltic, part tropical.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
Verb
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That disincentivizes physical attacks (such as cold-boot attacks) and better protects user data.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
22 June 2026
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Curbing an infectious disease abroad protects health at home, reducing the risk of cross-border transmission and lowering the chance of new, costlier public health threats.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Amid canvas tents and retro campers, the large dining room serves craft cocktails and juicy steaks sourced from the Malarkey family ranch.—
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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Remember, tents do not shield you from lightning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Now, she's partnered with Guardant Health, advocating for their Shield™ blood test, which screens for colorectal cancer with just a blood draw.—
Shay Martin,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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The toxicology screens for some of the deceased revealed both kratom and 7-OH, leading to a countywide crackdown of products with either compound because they’re unregulated.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Verb
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When Kendi began experiencing slight cloudiness in her right eye, veterinarians identified the issue head-on — cataracts, a condition that clouds the eye's lens and can lead to blindness if left untreated.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Ambiguity clouds the conversation and risks leaving your protégé more confused than enlightened.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The campus includes a towering museum that covers the political and personal realms of the nation’s first Black president and first lady, while public spaces include a branch of the Chicago Public Library, a playground and athletic center, basketball courts and a picnic area with grills.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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The weather service office in Lincoln, which covers central Illinois, said Thursday that several tornadoes were reported with wind gusts up to 80 mph, as well as hail up to 3 inches in diameter.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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“Canopies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canopies. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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