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as in canopies
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection
the roof of the pavilion leaks when it rains
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as in residences
the place where one lives
as long as you're living under my roof, you'll obey my rules
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as in houses
to provide with living quarters or shelter
fed and roofed the emergency volunteers for a week
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Recent Examples of roofs
Charles Singh, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
This can prevent sloped roofs from shedding snow properly and cause snow to accumulate on flat or low-slope roofs, FEMA said.
—Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
Inside, organizers enacted extreme heat protocols, forcing closure of the retractable roofs over the main arenas and postponement of matches on the uncovered outer courts.
—CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Infrastructure issues flagged decades earlier still leave inmates housed under leaking roofs and failing electrical systems.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Its Second Empire style—stone façades, slate mansard roofs, and rich sculptural detailing—cemented its status as a symbol of urban progress.
—María Casbas, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
There is little doubt that the resulting debris contains high levels of asbestos and other toxic substances, which were released with the destruction of buildings, pipelines, paints, roofs, tiles and other old structures.
—Josiane Yazbeck, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
The weight of the snow snapped trees, collapsed roofs and caused $25 million in damage, according to early estimates reported by the Star-Telegram at the time.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
Home hardening to the latest building codes includes structural changes such as replacing wood shingle roofs with roofing that is less flammable, such as tile; boxing eaves and replacing vents and windows.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
Walls crumble, roofs collapse, and greenery reclaims them.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
School districts purchase iPads while textbooks fall apart and roofs leak.
—Mark Dalton, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
The snow left on the roofs of cars can cause collisions, especially on highways were many vehicles are traveling in the same lanes at high speeds.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
This can prevent sloped roofs from shedding snow properly and cause snow to accumulate on flat or low-slope roofs, FEMA said.
—Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
Inside, organizers enacted extreme heat protocols, forcing closure of the retractable roofs over the main arenas and postponement of matches on the uncovered outer courts.
—CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Infrastructure issues flagged decades earlier still leave inmates housed under leaking roofs and failing electrical systems.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Its Second Empire style—stone façades, slate mansard roofs, and rich sculptural detailing—cemented its status as a symbol of urban progress.
—María Casbas, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
There is little doubt that the resulting debris contains high levels of asbestos and other toxic substances, which were released with the destruction of buildings, pipelines, paints, roofs, tiles and other old structures.
—Josiane Yazbeck, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
The weight of the snow snapped trees, collapsed roofs and caused $25 million in damage, according to early estimates reported by the Star-Telegram at the time.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
Home hardening to the latest building codes includes structural changes such as replacing wood shingle roofs with roofing that is less flammable, such as tile; boxing eaves and replacing vents and windows.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
Flat roofs with parapets (side walls), stepped roofs, saw-tooth roofs, and roofs with chimneys and other obstructions on top can collect snow in an unbalanced manner, the agency said.
—Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
Walls crumble, roofs collapse, and greenery reclaims them.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
School districts purchase iPads while textbooks fall apart and roofs leak.
—Mark Dalton, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roofs
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But before a fire even starts, their goal is to remove invasive trees and brush, so when a blaze ignites and the infamous Santa Ana winds are blowing, embers don’t fly into tree canopies or dry vegetation and spread the fire more rapidly.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
17 Jan. 2026
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In the Fashion District on Friday morning, workers hoisted up the metal grates protecting storefronts, strung up canopies and set up racks of clothing and signs advertising sales for $1 accessories, $2 shirts.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2026
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For most of the holdouts, their condos at Biscayne 21 were their primary residences, not second homes or investment properties.—
Catherine Odom
January 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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The backstory The Park Hyatt Toronto reopened in 2021 after an enormous four-year renovation including the addition of a residential south tower with Park Hyatt residences.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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This slab of a sandwich houses everything good under one bready roof.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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And, for many of us, that's the cabinet that houses our reusable water bottles and mugs.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
26 Jan. 2026
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Officials said the presence of unpermitted vendors — ranging from food carts to unlicensed food trucks to pop-up restaurants complete with tents, seating and music — has increased in recent years.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Some people were trapped under the rubble as Israeli strikes targeted shelters, tents for displaced people, residential apartments and a police station, the spokesperson, Basal, said.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Doubling down Sacramento’s new tiny home strategy hinges on changing the way city officials view the small dwellings.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Use it to strategically bring some variation to your existing seating arrangement or cosplay a beachy decor scheme in your city dwellings.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
21 Jan. 2026
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The country currently shelters nearly 2 million refugees, the most in Africa.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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This slime shelters symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria.—
Andrew Coletti,
Popular Science,
14 Jan. 2026
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An indoor fountain will anchor a sunken area of the restaurant, creating a calming space meant to offset the relatively low ceilings elsewhere in the dining area.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
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And this outpost, in particular—with its massively high ceilings, slinky lounge, and sky-high pool—is a luxury worth experiencing.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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To narrow down the finest ones for a range of abodes, our staffers put several of them to the test within our very own city apartments (that are notorious for being poorly aerated).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2026
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All of the rooms come with fun little amenities, like book collections curated by local tastemakers, and many of the abodes come with sweeping DTLA skyline views.—
Krista Simmons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Roofs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roofs. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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