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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
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The heat wave sweeping across the country will hit several World Cup locations, including New Jersey, Kansas City, and Philadelphia, where stadiums lack roofs and air-conditioning.
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Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Windows cornice the terracotta roofs of Rome, the city’s domes, bell towers and hidden courtyards.
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Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
John Russick, director of curatorial affairs at the Chicago History Museum, told WBBM Newsradio back in 2011 that the heat during those Great Depression years also had people sleeping on their roofs and in parks.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Some had Trumpian golden eagles atop the roofs, and a flimsy triumphal arch stood at the center beside the Ferris wheel.
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Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
30 June 2026
The large complex is built in traditional Qatari style desert architecture, with flat roofs, high ceilings, straight edges and simple structures.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
In high-rises, major building systems like elevators, roofs, garages, life-safety systems and structural repairs can also drive costs.
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Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Clean gutters and drains, inspect roofs for loose or damaged materials, trim trees and secure outdoor furniture and decorations.
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Stephen Hauptman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 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
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Such strategies include building green roofs and courtyards to help with shading and air circulation, and using dense materials such as concrete or brick that can stabilize indoor temperatures in heat.
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Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The heat wave sweeping across the country will hit several World Cup locations, including New Jersey, Kansas City, and Philadelphia, where stadiums lack roofs and air-conditioning.
—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Windows cornice the terracotta roofs of Rome, the city’s domes, bell towers and hidden courtyards.
—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
John Russick, director of curatorial affairs at the Chicago History Museum, told WBBM Newsradio back in 2011 that the heat during those Great Depression years also had people sleeping on their roofs and in parks.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Some had Trumpian golden eagles atop the roofs, and a flimsy triumphal arch stood at the center beside the Ferris wheel.
—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
30 June 2026
The large complex is built in traditional Qatari style desert architecture, with flat roofs, high ceilings, straight edges and simple structures.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
In high-rises, major building systems like elevators, roofs, garages, life-safety systems and structural repairs can also drive costs.
—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Clean gutters and drains, inspect roofs for loose or damaged materials, trim trees and secure outdoor furniture and decorations.
—
Stephen Hauptman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 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.
—
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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The events, located in the heart of the country's largest city at the start of the Fourth of July weekend, are expected to be highly secure affairs, with road closures, tents and canopies to keep the nuptials private and safe.
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No canopies allowed, but bring blankets and chairs for fireworks viewing.
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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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The property also houses its own private theater, wine cellar, tasting room, game room, poker room and fitness center.
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Even with a modest rebound after the pandemic, the BOP today houses roughly 154,000 inmates, nearly 30 percent fewer than at its 2013 peak.
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Fourth of July Camping Deals With markdowns on functional tents, sleeping bags, and rechargeable lanterns, there’s no better time to snag camping essentials.
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Thunder and torrential rain just before Holy Communion forced the ceremony to pause, sending those without umbrellas or ponchos seeking shelter beneath tents.
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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 5 Jul. 2026.
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