as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
fed and roofed the emergency volunteers for a week
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Recent Examples of roof
Off the faceoff, Tabin picked up a loose puck and roofed a backhand on Philips.
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ABC News, 16 May 2026
Finally, homeowners insurance generally covers burst pipes, roof damage and falling limbs when the damage is sudden and unexpected, but claims can be denied if insurers find negligence — like shutting off the heat or skipping pipe insulation, per guidance from the Texas Department of Insurance.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
It’s packed with innovation and extravagance and black-tone extras, wheels to roof.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 1 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
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ABC News, 16 May 2026
Finally, homeowners insurance generally covers burst pipes, roof damage and falling limbs when the damage is sudden and unexpected, but claims can be denied if insurers find negligence — like shutting off the heat or skipping pipe insulation, per guidance from the Texas Department of Insurance.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
It’s packed with innovation and extravagance and black-tone extras, wheels to roof.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 1 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roof
Noun
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Antique furnishings and high ceilings give it a stately feel, with plenty of decor ideas to bookmark—starting with the lace canopy curtains in the bedroom.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
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The Air is a sedan with breathing room, particularly on models equipped with a glass canopy.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The house was built in 2007 and the living area totals 3,892 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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What does a society look like when people have houses and care for their children?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The pool and pool bar are sheltered by palm trees and offer a long list of cocktails, including my favorite, which was a coconut margarita.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
Noun
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People can visit with their RVs, tents or rent a cabin that includes a nine-inch foam mattress.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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The jurors saw the moment students gathered under a yellow tent with the Memorial High logo.—
CBS Texas Staff,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Uthmeier reported liabilities that included a $334,792 mortgage on his primary residence, a $221,571 mortgage on the Plaza Tower condominium and a $27,200 auto loan.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Vance’s chicken coop The vice president’s residence has added a new wing — for chickens.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The gentler ride on family coasters also helps accommodate older visitors who might not be comfortable with more intense coasters anymore.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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The camp could not accommodate detainees using wheelchairs and had no showers compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, resulting in the disabled being held in medical care rooms.—
Michael Biesecker,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
Noun
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On entry, the floor-to-ceiling windows frame a cloudless blue sky with a panoramic view of the coastline from the terrace, and even directly from the bed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The tin ceiling was missing several plates, and a hole in a skylight was letting in the rain, which caused the hardwood floors to warp and rot.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Best Hotels & Resorts The Promissory Hotel This boutique property is housed in a 1912 bank building with striking neoclassical design and 27 rooms, including loft-style abodes and two-bedroom suites.—
Julekha Dash,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Inside the sparse, upscale abode, cardboard moving boxes are still scattered across the entryway, and his shelves lack ingredients.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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“Roof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roof. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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