roofed

past tense of roof

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of roofed Kane’s second goal, roofed into the net after evading two defenders, was the late game-winner for England against DR Congo. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026 It was modeled after canal packet boats of yore, which were squat and flat-roofed to fit beneath the low railroad bridges that crossed the canal. Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 It’s also roofed to protect anyone entering or leaving the main entry. Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2026 The power forward pulled the puck through Colorado defenseman Sam Malinski onto his backhand, then roofed the puck past Wedgewood to send T-Mobile Arena into a frenzy. Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 25 May 2026 Off the faceoff, Tabin picked up a loose puck and roofed a backhand on Philips. ABC News, 16 May 2026 Spanning more than 4,000 square feet, the flat-roofed, single-story house is designed to frame its countryside setting, with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors opening onto terraces and wide rural views. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026 But Kreider was able to direct a pass to Carlsson, who carried the puck into the Sharks’ zone, danced past winger Ty Dellandrea, and roofed a shot past Askarov. Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026 Luostarinen got around Lohrei and roofed it past Swayman. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roofed
Verb
  • Modi would be housed in a specific section of Arthur Road Jail and would have access to specialist treatment, Indian authorities said, including care from a private doctor or mental health expert of his choice.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • This is a classic game reimagined, with glossy resin tiles housed in a calfskin case that’s almost too beautiful to tuck away in your bag.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Taiwan fits neither category as a guest but Nagasaki accommodated its representatives at their request last year, officials said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Of those families, the district accommodated 69% of the requests, while about 118 families were not transferred to their preferred school, Spielberg said.
    Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • When planting future boxwoods, Powers recommends choosing a location sheltered from harsh winter winds and hot afternoon sun.
    Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
  • One option is to use the lid as a protective roof over a feeder, helping keep seed sheltered from rain.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • As all this plays out, consumer complaints about credit reporting have skyrocketed, with more than 4 million lodged with the CFPB in 2025.
    Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Prosecutors said the bullet Lagrone fired struck Manns in the arm and lodged in his spine.
    Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Roofed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roofed. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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