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
Callum Sutherland, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
On multiple occasions, pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with state police and saw their tents torn down.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
But only 3,000 tents have entered the entire territory so far, the senior Israeliofficial said on Tuesday, adding that the goal was to deliver 100,000 tents within three weeks.
—Lucas Lilieholm, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Guests can choose to stay in the main lodge, cabins that range from one to four bedrooms or a campground where RVs and tents are allowed.
—Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
But festivalgoers, who paid thousands of dollars for luxury villas and gourmet meals, arrived to find the site incomplete and in chaos — mattresses in disaster tents, luggage tossed from trucks and no major acts willing to perform.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Libertarians who would not be let into many progressive tents were welcome inside the Abundance conference.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Remember, tents do not shield you from lightning.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
Advertisement Elawada said that dozens of Palestinians had arrived in the area from northern Gaza on Tuesday morning without tents.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
On multiple occasions, pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with state police and saw their tents torn down.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
But only 3,000 tents have entered the entire territory so far, the senior Israeliofficial said on Tuesday, adding that the goal was to deliver 100,000 tents within three weeks.
—Lucas Lilieholm, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Guests can choose to stay in the main lodge, cabins that range from one to four bedrooms or a campground where RVs and tents are allowed.
—Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
But festivalgoers, who paid thousands of dollars for luxury villas and gourmet meals, arrived to find the site incomplete and in chaos — mattresses in disaster tents, luggage tossed from trucks and no major acts willing to perform.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Libertarians who would not be let into many progressive tents were welcome inside the Abundance conference.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Remember, tents do not shield you from lightning.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tents
Noun
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Today, Smokejumpers arrived and climbed into the canopies of the Giant Sequoias to protect them from further damage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The gardens cultivated in Walnut Hills are an addition to a growing conservation mission by the zoo, beyond its fences, to activate green spaces, expand tree canopies and increase pollinator habitats in local neighborhoods.—
Hailey Roden,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In New York City, local laws now require buildings over a certain size to include green roofs or solar panels.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Over the past three years, the city has begun to address long-overdue repairs, reopening pools, restoring lighting, and fixing building roofs, efforts that were largely neglected during Hernandez’s administration.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Tents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tents. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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