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
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Food and tents were desperately needed, said Safiullah Noorzai from Aseel, a humanitarian tech platform with networks around Afghanistan.
—Mohammad Yunus Yawar, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
India has already delivered 1,000 tents to Kabul and 15 metric tons of food aid to Kunar.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Right now, shoppers can score big on outdoor essentials, with deals on tents, sleeping pads, comfortable hiking boots, and rugged clothing starting at just $9.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Nearly two weeks after San Jose began dismantling its largest homeless encampment, the city is set to open its first-ever safe sleeping site, which will provide tents for dozens of the approximately 370 residents who have lived in dilapidated RVs and squalor at Columbus Park.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Some who fled south were putting together tents Friday in the central Gaza Strip, west of the Nuseirat refugee camp.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Punta Mita, Mexico’s Naviva Four Seasons Adults-Only Resort, sits on 48 acres of lush jungle, boasts 15 indoor-outdoor bungalow-style luxury camping tents, and is outfitted with air conditioning, a private plunge pool, an outdoor shower, 24-hour in-room dining, and stunning ocean views.
—Essence, 30 Aug. 2025
But the toilets were portable and shade came mainly from party tents.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Food and tents were desperately needed, said Safiullah Noorzai from Aseel, a humanitarian tech platform with networks around Afghanistan.
—Mohammad Yunus Yawar, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
India has already delivered 1,000 tents to Kabul and 15 metric tons of food aid to Kunar.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Right now, shoppers can score big on outdoor essentials, with deals on tents, sleeping pads, comfortable hiking boots, and rugged clothing starting at just $9.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Nearly two weeks after San Jose began dismantling its largest homeless encampment, the city is set to open its first-ever safe sleeping site, which will provide tents for dozens of the approximately 370 residents who have lived in dilapidated RVs and squalor at Columbus Park.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Some who fled south were putting together tents Friday in the central Gaza Strip, west of the Nuseirat refugee camp.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Punta Mita, Mexico’s Naviva Four Seasons Adults-Only Resort, sits on 48 acres of lush jungle, boasts 15 indoor-outdoor bungalow-style luxury camping tents, and is outfitted with air conditioning, a private plunge pool, an outdoor shower, 24-hour in-room dining, and stunning ocean views.
—Essence, 30 Aug. 2025
But the toilets were portable and shade came mainly from party tents.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tents
Noun
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The colors were inspired by our surrounding environment – violet crown skies and the green canopies of our parks and trails.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Graco jogging strollers also feature adjustable reclining positions and canopies or one-handed folding mechanisms.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Home improvement impersonators remain a persistent problem, with contractors offering to pave driveways or repair roofs, collecting large advance payments, and then disappearing.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Tents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tents. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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