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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
John Tufts, IndyStar, 18 June 2026
Charlotte Amalie rises in tiers of red roofs and old stone, a waterfront that looks part Baltic, part tropical.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 June 2026
The community subsequently retained a third-party roofing contractor, Weather Guard Industries, to inspect the roofs.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
Thousands of roofs were damaged.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2026
While algae itself doesn't typically destroy shingles, prolonged moisture retention can accelerate wear, especially on older roofs or roofs with existing vulnerabilities.
—Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 14 June 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
Wind could damage roofs, siding and trees.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 18 June 2026
Charlotte Amalie rises in tiers of red roofs and old stone, a waterfront that looks part Baltic, part tropical.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 June 2026
The community subsequently retained a third-party roofing contractor, Weather Guard Industries, to inspect the roofs.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
Thousands of roofs were damaged.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2026
While algae itself doesn't typically destroy shingles, prolonged moisture retention can accelerate wear, especially on older roofs or roofs with existing vulnerabilities.
—Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 14 June 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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Ben Tutt, a warhead modeler turned parachute designer, has never jumped out of an airplane to see if the nylon canopies attached to cords and a body harness really work.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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When planting, space them farther apart, prune the branches so there’s space between the canopies, or plant a lone tree that’s hard to access.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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Florida’s legislature recently approved the ballot initiative to increase the tax exemption on homesteads (primary residences) from $50,000 to $250,000 by 2028.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The Bergen commands monthly rents ranging from $8000 to $20000 for two- and three-bedroom residences.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The campus houses the towering Obama Presidential Museum, community and civic space The Forum, the Home Court NBA regulation-sized basketball court and athletic facility, and a brand new branch of the Chicago Public Library.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The Lyric Theater, which primarily served as a community hub for speakers, meetings, vaudeville shows and movies, received a facelift in 2014 and now houses the Black Archives.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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Remember that sheds, storage facilities, mobile homes, and tents are not safe options.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Pop-up tents featuring brands such as Galaxy and LAFC.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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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.—
Jackie Cooperman,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
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The death toll was so high partly because many people lived in cave dwellings carved into soft loess soil.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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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.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Rain pushes the weeds higher, then shelters them on turf too soft for the machines meant to clip them.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The Carroll Gardens home retains many of its original bones, from high ceilings to tall sash windows to period moldings, while layering in vibrant floral and animal-print patterns, textured finishes, and contemporary fixtures.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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At the bottom was a cellar consisting of three brick tunnels with low barrelled ceilings, measuring no more than about fifty feet by thirty, that today would be instantly condemned as a multi-deathtrap.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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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.—
Julekha Dash,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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His son, Guy, followed in his footsteps, creating sculptural abodes from Boca Raton to Vail over the past 35 years.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
2 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Roofs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roofs. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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