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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
Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
Is the sky too close to the clay tile roofs?
—Xuan Juliana Wang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The atmospheric scientist was chasing thunderstorms near Kankakee Tuesday night that swept across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana — producing destructive tornadoes that razed houses and farmland, and pelting hail that pounded roofs and smashed car windows.
—Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Roof and Gutter Trouble Winter storms and heavy precipitation can damage roofs and gutters.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Leaky roofs are dripping into classrooms.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
Minnesota roofs have taken a hail pounding in recent years.
—Liz Christy, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 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
The storms shattered windows, tore off roofs and smashed vehicles in Kankakee.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
Is the sky too close to the clay tile roofs?
—Xuan Juliana Wang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The atmospheric scientist was chasing thunderstorms near Kankakee Tuesday night that swept across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana — producing destructive tornadoes that razed houses and farmland, and pelting hail that pounded roofs and smashed car windows.
—Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Roof and Gutter Trouble Winter storms and heavy precipitation can damage roofs and gutters.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Leaky roofs are dripping into classrooms.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
Minnesota roofs have taken a hail pounding in recent years.
—Liz Christy, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 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
Noun
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In late spring, when the trees have donned their leafy canopies, the ephemerals return to dormancy instead of struggling to grow in deep shade.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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But truck canopies are meant to be outfitted, and Tekton brings its camper expertise to the fore in building and procuring a full lineup of base camp-ready add-ons.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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Its inaugural ships, EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II, are designed entirely with oceanfront suites, penthouses, and residences, each featuring a private terrace.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The architect’s passion for combining design and nature meant that many of his residences were built in rural areas.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The 17e features a notch at the top that houses the TrueDepth camera and Face ID components.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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The same facility also houses deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and hip-hop artist Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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Visitors to the White House previously lined up in the nearby park before entering security checkpoints inside trailers and tents.—
Emma Nicholson,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Phantom Fireworks operates nearly 100 brick-and-mortar stores nationwide, along with seasonal tents and wholesale distribution.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority estimates about 6,290 RVs are being used as makeshift dwellings across the county.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Last May, state Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara approved a 17% emergency rate hike for State Farm homeowners, a 15% increase for renters and condo owners and a 38% jump for rental dwellings, all of which took effect June 1.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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The roof of his celebrated Restaurant Mestizo, also in the capital city, is supported by huge load-bearing stones from a local quarry; his Pite House, a residence in nearby Papudo, sits nestled on a cliffside that shelters it from prevailing winds.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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This slime shelters symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria.—
Andrew Coletti,
Popular Science,
14 Jan. 2026
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The gorgeous 1763 bed-and-breakfast features 12-foot-high ceilings and marble fireplaces, plus period furniture.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Vaulted ceilings and exposed timber beams define the open-concept living spaces.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2026
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Frette is another name in Italian linens to know that’s been decorating iconic Mediterranean interiors since 1860, including the abodes of actual royalty.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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The standouts, though, are that trio of secluded abodes.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Roofs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roofs. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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