roofing

Definition of roofingnext
present participle of roof

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of roofing The convenient kit comes with floor and roofing materials, plus nails, screws, handles, door locks, and fixings, which means less time wasted running to the hardware store. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025 Later in the period, Kevin Fiala burned Erik Karlsson and scored a sensational goal, finishing off the play by roofing a shot into the net. Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025 His boss, roofing contractor Clayton Baker, told WXXI that Chino has lived in the United States for 25 years, has work authorization, and is expecting a child. Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025 Heitsch said businesses like his have benefited from a steady rise in South Florida for roofing work over the last few years. Cd Goette-Luciak, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for roofing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roofing
Verb
  • The second and third stories are open to visitors, while the first floor housing the gift shop remains closed.
    Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
  • About 150 miles from SoFi Stadium, south of the Mexican border, sits the hotel housing Iran’s World Cup team for its games at the Inglewood venue.
    Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • From a range of lodging options to activities and amenities that will please your whole crew, Ocean Edge delivers both classic Cape Cod vibes and a genuinely great family vacation experience.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • Hyatt House Pleasanton was one of several hotels engulfed in a massive nationwide loan failure for lodging properties.
    George Avalos, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • The structures include separate male and female changing cabins, a full dining hall capable of accommodating large dinner parties, a more intimate dining space, a summer kitchen, and several separate saunas.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • The reasons include maintaining routine and consistency, reducing risk of adverse reactions, providing cultural familiarity and accommodating personal preferences.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Thousands of people who have lost their homes are sheltering in schools, parks, and makeshift camps.
    Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The first half had concluded in torrential rain with players and staff soaked through and Iraq coach Graham Arnold sheltering under a cover for his match-day notes.
    Tom Burrows, New York Times, 27 June 2026

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“Roofing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roofing. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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