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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
Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
According to a Lake County representative, the county itself currently has a single solar project in development, installing a 165kW system on multiple roofs at the county building in Waukegan.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The Dutch go even further, by subsidizing homeowners who add green roofs or pull up pavement so that rain can soak in.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The Epos and Topos residences are insulated with green roofs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
The money would go towards upgrading roofs to meet the FORTIFIED standards set by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety.
—Alex Rozier, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
The 87-year-old brick building, crowned with a cupola, lacks the electrical infrastructure and air filtration system required in modern labs, and scientists there have been contending with leaking roofs and mold.
—Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Older roofs are more brittle and likely to fail when hail strikes a home than those that are newer.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
Other residents reported minor damage to their roofs, gutters and awnings.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
According to a Lake County representative, the county itself currently has a single solar project in development, installing a 165kW system on multiple roofs at the county building in Waukegan.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The Dutch go even further, by subsidizing homeowners who add green roofs or pull up pavement so that rain can soak in.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The Epos and Topos residences are insulated with green roofs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
The money would go towards upgrading roofs to meet the FORTIFIED standards set by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety.
—Alex Rozier, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
The 87-year-old brick building, crowned with a cupola, lacks the electrical infrastructure and air filtration system required in modern labs, and scientists there have been contending with leaking roofs and mold.
—Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Older roofs are more brittle and likely to fail when hail strikes a home than those that are newer.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
Building roofs The main above-ground enrichment building at Natanz was known as the Pilot Fuel Enrichment Plant.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
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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The wind wreaked havoc in the campsite as well, blowing tents and canopies over.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Their camp has two canopies per person, and some of her group opted to convert the canopied area into a bedroom instead of constructing a separate tent, especially because the tents can get hot.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Investigators said the suspects conducted extensive surveillance, using GPS trackers to monitor victims’ movements and cameras to watch their residences.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Plans feature a blend of housing types, affordable and market-rate, and industrial space aimed at creating approximately 1,000 jobs and 1,000 residences.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
9 Apr. 2026
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After this initial collision, the white SUV veered to the right and struck a Chicago Transit Authority bus shelter in front of the Belmont Avenue side of the building that houses Garfield's Beverage.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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There was a lot to like under the hood, from strength in its most consequential segment, which houses its investment banking operations, to encouraging scores on key banking metrics (more on those in a moment).—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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The wind wreaked havoc in the campsite as well, blowing tents and canopies over.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Children play in the bare spaces between tattered tents.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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Last week, councilmembers approved expanding the number of miniature dwellings at a homeless shelter on Roseville Road, with Councilmember Lisa Kaplan casting the sole opposing vote.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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In Europe at least, most people lived in single-room dwellings without windows and families all slept in the same bed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Remove firewood, bricks, boards, tarps, or vegetation up against the house, which shelters insects that provide food for spiders, says Gray.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2026
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Though Brigitta despises him, Maria shelters him.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
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Inside, soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and intricate millwork create a look that’s polished, grand, and just a touch over the top—exactly the kind of aesthetic the show leans into so well.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026
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When not splashed with colorful tiles, the floors are covered in handmade rugs; ornate decor shipped from Alexandria brings old-world charm; intricate crown molding highlights the tall, stately ceilings.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, the only black-and-white to be found here is on David Zinn’s thought-provoking set, which washes the abodes of the younger characters in funereal black right down to Suzanna’s hotel bed.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2026
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Stroll or bike the roughly 22-mile Geneva Lake Shore Path, offering up-close views of the Gilded Age estates and modern abodes that hug the water.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Midwest Living,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Roofs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roofs. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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