as in verandahs
a covered structure adjoining an entrance to a building
vacationers relaxing on the inn's spacious front porch
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Recent Examples of porches
At the time, Spencer noticed how newspapers were being thrown in the general direction of subscribers' porches.
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Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2025
The commissioners also approved eight of the nine concessions and waivers, including allowing for 96 units to have porches and decks, ranging from 64 to 70 square feet, according to a staff report.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Jack-o’-lanterns flicker on doorsteps, skeletons hang from porches and children test out their costumes before the big night.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
The 26 log cabins retain the warmth of their vintage knotty pine but add plush king or queen beds, fireplaces, full kitchenettes, and porches with rocking or Adirondack chairs.
—Melanie Haiken, Outside, 24 Oct. 2025
Clear steps, porches and walkways to prevent falls.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Ideal for porches and mudrooms, this large storage unit can corral all of your fire tools in one place.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Shrimp boats bob in the harbor, American flags flutter from pastel porches and old oak trees draped in Spanish moss offer cool shade.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Fall Plants For This Method Although mums are a definite favorite for fall planters and porches, there are so many more seasonal fall plant options that may even last longer.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2025
The commissioners also approved eight of the nine concessions and waivers, including allowing for 96 units to have porches and decks, ranging from 64 to 70 square feet, according to a staff report.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Jack-o’-lanterns flicker on doorsteps, skeletons hang from porches and children test out their costumes before the big night.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
The 26 log cabins retain the warmth of their vintage knotty pine but add plush king or queen beds, fireplaces, full kitchenettes, and porches with rocking or Adirondack chairs.
—Melanie Haiken, Outside, 24 Oct. 2025
Clear steps, porches and walkways to prevent falls.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Ideal for porches and mudrooms, this large storage unit can corral all of your fire tools in one place.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Shrimp boats bob in the harbor, American flags flutter from pastel porches and old oak trees draped in Spanish moss offer cool shade.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Fall Plants For This Method Although mums are a definite favorite for fall planters and porches, there are so many more seasonal fall plant options that may even last longer.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Porches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porches. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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