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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
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
The weather patterns that sweep through the Midwest leave their mark on roofs in ways that aren’t always visible from the curb.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Homeowners should create defensible space by clearing dry brush, leaves, and other flammable materials away from structures and keeping gutters and roofs free of debris.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Most of the homes Klepac’s firm designs have standing seam metal roofs.
—Jessica Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
For steep or low roofs, shingles are more prominent and can have a significant impact on the home's appearance—making color, texture, and style especially important.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
But tile roofs do not age evenly, the way many people assume.
—Mike McGilvary, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Many parishioners live within walking distance of their churches and generations of West Siders have been baptized and married under their roofs.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 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
Potential applications include balconies, flat roofs and other concrete parts where compact strengthening solutions are necessary.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
The weather patterns that sweep through the Midwest leave their mark on roofs in ways that aren’t always visible from the curb.
—Allison Palmer
updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Homeowners should create defensible space by clearing dry brush, leaves, and other flammable materials away from structures and keeping gutters and roofs free of debris.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Most of the homes Klepac’s firm designs have standing seam metal roofs.
—Jessica Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
For steep or low roofs, shingles are more prominent and can have a significant impact on the home's appearance—making color, texture, and style especially important.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
But tile roofs do not age evenly, the way many people assume.
—Mike McGilvary, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Many parishioners live within walking distance of their churches and generations of West Siders have been baptized and married under their roofs.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 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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Elsewhere in the hotel, the look is rustic and Mediterranean, combining traditional elements like wooden ceiling beams, elegant canopies draped over king-size beds, and carpets made of natural fibers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Tents, canopies or shade structures of any kind, including chairs with shade structures.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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The 139 rooms, suites, and residences are done up in neutral earth tones inspired by the hotel’s natural setting; most have terraces and balconies with mountain views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Police have been searching his residences throughout the day.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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The aquarium houses two families of harbor seals in its exhibit, according to the website, with each seal having a distinct feature and personality.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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Across town, in the southern outskirts of Milan, the municipality also funds Casa dell'Accoglienza Enzo Jannacci, a residential facility for more than 500 people that houses both migrants and Italians in need.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2026
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Light rain slicked the pavement in San Diego’s East Village neighborhood on a recent morning, forcing some homeless people to scatter while others huddled under tents or slept through the drizzle.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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For a third year in a row, many Palestinians living in Gaza are currently observing Ramadan from tents amid the rubble of their former homes, with reconstruction among the monumental challenges that lie ahead for the peace process, as well as securing the demilitarization of Hamas.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
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There are bills in the works to limit the amount that local governments can tax on property (dwellings).—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Ironically, the same molten lava that once devastated the island has both built it back up and kept these dwellings cool.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 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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Rodent rub marks decorated the walls and ceilings.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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It was instantly hailed as one of the most important buildings of the 20th century, notably for its vaulted ceilings, and slim slots in the ceilings and walls that regulate light.—
James Russell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2026
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People are taking color drenching to the next level by applying it to their home's exterior, giving their abodes a fresh, statement-making look.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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Speaking of humble abodes, Ivy Cottage is just down the road from Nottingham Cottage, a 1,324-square-foot property nicknamed Nott Cott that was made famous thanks to a visit from Oprah Winfrey.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Roofs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roofs. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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