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
Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Children play in the bare spaces between tattered tents.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
Remember, tents do not shield you from lightning.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Remember, tents do not shield you from lightning.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
The mayor also says the city could need to stop enforcing laws against street camping and vehicle habitation if there are major cuts to city-run lots for people living in vehicles or tents.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
At nearby Deer Creek, anglers had set up tents, camping out in anticipation of Saturday.
—Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
The wind wreaked havoc in the campsite as well, blowing tents and canopies over.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Children play in the bare spaces between tattered tents.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
Remember, tents do not shield you from lightning.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Remember, tents do not shield you from lightning.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
The mayor also says the city could need to stop enforcing laws against street camping and vehicle habitation if there are major cuts to city-run lots for people living in vehicles or tents.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
At nearby Deer Creek, anglers had set up tents, camping out in anticipation of Saturday.
—Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tents
Noun
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At Château-sur-Mer, a mansion in Newport, arborists from Bartlett Tree Experts have been spraying the canopies of the century-old beech trees in a race against time.—
Jacob Wycoff,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The majority will become Rechargeries, IONNA’s concept for sites with canopies, sufficient lighting, and a focus on nighttime safety, along with bathrooms, a driver’s lounge, and food and drink options.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Both buildings were heavily damaged by the fire with smoke pouring from the roofs of the homes.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Citing leaky roofs, mold, subpar living conditions for firefighters working 24-hour shifts, and plumbing failures so severe that portable bathrooms were required to remain operational, Higgins said improvements are urgently needed.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tents. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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