as in canopies
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection
a huge tent was erected for the outdoor wedding reception
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Recent Examples of tents
Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025
No need to shop for gear ahead of your visit as tents, cooking utensils, sleeping bags and more will be awaiting your arrival.
—Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
The day starts with tailgaters getting settled into their tents.
—Sharon Sandahl, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
Remember, tents do not shield you from lightning.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
That morning, a water truck from an aid organization had arrived, and most of the students had been busy waiting in line and hauling jerricans back to their tents.
—Ghada Abdulfattah, The Atlantic, 23 Sep. 2025
Every September in Munich, Germany, millions pack into tents for the world’s largest beer festival a tradition that’s been going strong for more than 200 years.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
There were dozens and dozens of pop-up tents in the Orange Lot three hours before kickoff.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
The prisoners’ quarters consisted of large tents filled with wire-mesh cages, like oversized dog kennels.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2025
No need to shop for gear ahead of your visit as tents, cooking utensils, sleeping bags and more will be awaiting your arrival.
—Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
The day starts with tailgaters getting settled into their tents.
—Sharon Sandahl, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
Remember, tents do not shield you from lightning.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
That morning, a water truck from an aid organization had arrived, and most of the students had been busy waiting in line and hauling jerricans back to their tents.
—Ghada Abdulfattah, The Atlantic, 23 Sep. 2025
Every September in Munich, Germany, millions pack into tents for the world’s largest beer festival a tradition that’s been going strong for more than 200 years.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
There were dozens and dozens of pop-up tents in the Orange Lot three hours before kickoff.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tents
Noun
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That’s plenty of time to pick apples, hike under colorful canopies, snap photos in pumpkin patches, and indulge in every other fall favorite.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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And when the light is coming, like, sort of in the early morning and in the evening, because the trees are so tall and, uh, the canopies are usually like, quite dense.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Particularly problematic are the flat roofs and terraces that make Fallingwater so indelible – and provide the perfect place for water to pool.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025
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Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Tents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tents. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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