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
Churchill Ndonwie
may 2, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Within a few days, the UCSD encampment grew to about 50 tents, drawing condemnation from Chancellor Pradeep Khosla.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
While the bill doesn’t specifically allow tents, a broad interpretation might prevent the city from sweeping an encampment.
—Jeremy Wolff, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Remember, tents do not shield you from lightning.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Organizers will use temporary setups like food trucks and tents during game viewings, prioritizing offerings that fill gaps in the district’s current businesses.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Dinners take place in traditional nomad tents around the communal fire pit, and range from steaming hot pots with yak meat, mushrooms and tofu to haute-Tibetan tasting menus with wild vegetables in corn foam, tsampa grissini, and lamb shoulder with yak yogurt glaze and salsa verde.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
That means the vast majority of Palestinians in Gaza live either in rickety tents or partially destroyed buildings.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
For those of us who don’t own beds on wheels, The Ridge also offers tiny homes and glamping tents.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
Gary Wilcox, a member of the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, concluded his opening remarks at the May Day protest with a blessing of the Miccosukee Tribe’s land, which is adjacent to the makeshift immigration detention camp, saying real suffering is happening to those being caged under the tents.
—Churchill Ndonwie
may 2, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Within a few days, the UCSD encampment grew to about 50 tents, drawing condemnation from Chancellor Pradeep Khosla.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
While the bill doesn’t specifically allow tents, a broad interpretation might prevent the city from sweeping an encampment.
—Jeremy Wolff, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Remember, tents do not shield you from lightning.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Organizers will use temporary setups like food trucks and tents during game viewings, prioritizing offerings that fill gaps in the district’s current businesses.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Dinners take place in traditional nomad tents around the communal fire pit, and range from steaming hot pots with yak meat, mushrooms and tofu to haute-Tibetan tasting menus with wild vegetables in corn foam, tsampa grissini, and lamb shoulder with yak yogurt glaze and salsa verde.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
That means the vast majority of Palestinians in Gaza live either in rickety tents or partially destroyed buildings.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
For those of us who don’t own beds on wheels, The Ridge also offers tiny homes and glamping tents.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tents
Noun
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Under the blue skies of the Florida Everglades, dozens of protesters, sheltering from the sun under blue canopies, gathered outside the gates of Alligator Alcatraz on Friday to commemorate International Labor Day by calling for the shutdown of the controversial detention center.—
Churchill Ndonwie
May 2,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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With their height and dense canopies, these varieties can help shield your space from view while adding beauty and productivity.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The storm, which rolled quickly through the area, also damaged vehicles and roofs.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Mineral Wells storm blew through an industrial park, shredding buildings, ripping apart roofs and scattering debris across the area.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Tents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tents. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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