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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
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
That's particularly true for those living directly under the roofs of Paris — who often cannot afford larger, lower-floor apartments less impacted by direct sun.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
Loud jeers have greeted the stoppages, around 22 minutes into each half, especially at games played in stadiums with roofs and air conditioning, such as Atlanta.
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CBS News,
23 June 2026
Damage to roofs, trees, windows and cars is also likely.
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John Tufts,
IndyStar,
18 June 2026
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Building roofs The main above-ground enrichment building at Natanz was known as the Pilot Fuel Enrichment Plant.
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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.
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Bailey Allen,
The Providence Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
Walls crumble, roofs collapse, and greenery reclaims them.
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Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
School districts purchase iPads while textbooks fall apart and roofs leak.
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Mark Dalton,
Oc Register,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
Attics get hot because roofs are exposed to the sun for hours, radiating heat inside.
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Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
That's particularly true for those living directly under the roofs of Paris — who often cannot afford larger, lower-floor apartments less impacted by direct sun.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
Loud jeers have greeted the stoppages, around 22 minutes into each half, especially at games played in stadiums with roofs and air conditioning, such as Atlanta.
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CBS News,
23 June 2026
Damage to roofs, trees, windows and cars is also likely.
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John Tufts,
IndyStar,
18 June 2026
Verb
The first touched down in Lady Lake, lifting roofs off homes and overturning mobile homes.
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Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Building roofs The main above-ground enrichment building at Natanz was known as the Pilot Fuel Enrichment Plant.
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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.
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Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
School districts purchase iPads while textbooks fall apart and roofs leak.
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Mark Dalton,
Oc Register,
12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roofs
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Due to safety concerns, personal tents and canopies will be prohibited.
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Tents and canopies are not allowed on Sunset Point, and RV parking will be available on the paddock are near the casino.
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These ships function as floating residences rather than traditional cruise vessels.
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Recent reports on royal residences even revealed that the two hold royal homes, and are not even paying rent for them.
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Unlike other watering systems, the IrriSense 2 houses its controller, sprinkler, electric valve, and nutrient feeder in a single device, controlled via an app on your phone.
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The former seminary's crypt now houses the Wine Grotto.
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There were DJs and drag performances in Times Square, and at South Street Seaport, Youth Pride included a trans youth rally, along with tents with resources and a dance party.
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
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For committed buyers now, the market is forcing creative measures, with some choosing tiny homes, opting for real estate in less expensive markets, or joining forces with friends or family to purchase multi-unit dwellings.
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The death toll was so high partly because many people lived in cave dwellings carved into soft loess soil.
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Made up of vast mangrove forests, brackish marshlands, and tons of tiny islands, the refuge shelters a wide variety of animals, including American alligators and crocodiles, Florida panthers, manatees, river otters, bottle-nosed dolphins, and more than 200 species of migratory birds.
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The film centers on Cheng Jun, a Chinese international student working the night shift at a 24-hour convenience store who forms an unlikely bond with a homeless elderly woman who shelters there each night.
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Video showed people running and several areas inside the airport covered in rubble and dust, with damaged ceilings.
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The all-white, open-concept interiors showcase high ceilings, tile and wide-plank oak floors, and infrastructure for a future elevator.
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Best Hotels & Resorts The Promissory Hotel This boutique property is housed in a 1912 bank building with striking neoclassical design and 27 rooms, including loft-style abodes and two-bedroom suites.
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His son, Guy, followed in his footsteps, creating sculptural abodes from Boca Raton to Vail over the past 35 years.
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“Roofs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roofs. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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