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
Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2025
Onsite accommodation in oTENTik tents keeps you immersed in nature with a touch of comfort.
—Outside, 3 Nov. 2025
The cozy lodge rooms, rustic yet luxurious cabins, and glamping tents all nod to refined Canadiana—think wood headboards, plaid throw blankets, and woodsy touches like vintage snowshoes hanging on the wall.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Survivors say they were violated in sanctuaries, at pastors’ homes and in tents on camping trips.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Mexican officials waited in tents to help process the scores of deportees who now arrive daily on deportation flights from the United States to this city in the southern tip of Mexico.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
In the months that followed, many tents appeared to pop up on freeway on- and off-ramps.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
While some tech giants are throwing up temporary structures to move faster — Meta is building under giant tents in Ohio — Amazon took a more deliberate path.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Programming for couples, groups and multigenerational families also includes sister property Black Bear at Alpine Falls Ranch, with lodging options from luxury glamping tents to six-bedroom mountain villas with fireplaces and private-chef dining.
—Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
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At the event, which saw hundreds of people in attendance, law enforcement restrained individuals and set up tents to question them about their immigration status.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2025
Onsite accommodation in oTENTik tents keeps you immersed in nature with a touch of comfort.
—Outside, 3 Nov. 2025
The cozy lodge rooms, rustic yet luxurious cabins, and glamping tents all nod to refined Canadiana—think wood headboards, plaid throw blankets, and woodsy touches like vintage snowshoes hanging on the wall.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Survivors say they were violated in sanctuaries, at pastors’ homes and in tents on camping trips.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Mexican officials waited in tents to help process the scores of deportees who now arrive daily on deportation flights from the United States to this city in the southern tip of Mexico.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
In the months that followed, many tents appeared to pop up on freeway on- and off-ramps.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
While some tech giants are throwing up temporary structures to move faster — Meta is building under giant tents in Ohio — Amazon took a more deliberate path.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Programming for couples, groups and multigenerational families also includes sister property Black Bear at Alpine Falls Ranch, with lodging options from luxury glamping tents to six-bedroom mountain villas with fireplaces and private-chef dining.
—Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tents
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On blazing summer days when Mookie had back-to-back baseball games, Willie devised makeshift canopies to provide shade for families.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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Rainwater harvesting systems collect water from the roofs of nearby homes, while solar panels power the irrigation system.—
Kathleen Toner,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Their roofs were in fairly good condition.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Tents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tents. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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