roofing

Definition of roofingnext
present participle of roof

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of roofing The Rest and Relax Inn in Pensacola, Florida, was surrounded by piles of debris after it was stripped of roofing materials during a heavy hit from the hurricane last night. — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026 Professional help needed KCK needs licensed electricians, contractors, roofing professionals and more to help with the city’s rebuild. — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026 In Gary, a 58-year-old woman was struck and killed by roofing material from a nearby store, while another woman died in northwest Indiana after a house explosion during the storms. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 The office said that the victim, identified as 58-year-old Paula Plebanksi, died from blunt force injuries after being hit by roofing material from a store. — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 The woman, who the office identified as Paula Plebanski, 58, was struck by roofing material that blew off during the storm, the release said. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 Former Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Sheldon Neuse, 31, has announced his retirement from professional baseball, embarking on a new career as a roofing company owner in Dallas-Fort Worth. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Thatch roofing alone has declined in popularity in the region because of these critters. — Stefan Ionescu may 20, New Atlas, 20 May 2026 Thanks to help from neighbors, area roofing companies and Stewartville strangers, Kloss and her family will sleep at home tonight. — Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roofing
Verb
  • Bassam Abed said at least 10 residences housing some 300 families were reduced to rubble, and families were not given enough time to flee.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The sprawling network, which could date as far back as the 8th century BCE, descends roughly 280 feet, housing everything from stables and kitchens to rock-cut churches and escape tunnels.
    — Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • That officer then shot into Perez's vehicle, lodging a bullet in his back, officials say.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • That officer then shot into Perez’s vehicle, lodging a bullet in his back, officials say.
    — Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Service in the restaurants is top notch with knowledgeable and accommodating staff.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The Gulf is entering a costly new era of accommodating Iran, regardless of whether Tehran and Washington break their stalemate.
    — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Her family planned to ride out the storm at home, roughly a half-mile from shore, sheltering indoors alongside their flock of chickens.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The Virgin acts as both midwife and priest, sheltering the pregnant pilgrim from the storm and washing away her sins so that she, too, can be delivered.
    — Ellen O’Connell Whittet, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026

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“Roofing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roofing. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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