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
Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Homeless shelter in Fort Collins temporarily closed CBS CBS News Colorado saw there were some tents for the unhoused set up outside of a warming and temporary overnight shelter near the Larimer County Courthouse on Friday.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
More than 71,000 Palestinians have been killed, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry, and hundreds of thousands of the enclave’s 2 million people have been driven from their homes and live in tents, where they are exposed to disease, storms and flooding.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
Two-thirds of the population are living in tents, struggling to survive an extremely harsh winter.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The spa Spa Town is a collection of elegant tents connected by a timber walkway winding through the meadow.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
To reach the peak, the trio had to hike ten miles into the backcountry while pulling their skis, safety equipment, tents, and sleeping bags on toboggans.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
In Alameda County, two years have passed since the last tally found a whopping 9,450 people sleeping in cars, RVs, tents, shelters and sidewalks — up from 8,022 in 2019.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
The glamping tents are designed with private decks, outdoor showers, wooden hot tubs, and offer views of the Ruak River and jungles of Myanmar.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
The first Mecum auction at Osceola Heritage Park in January 2006 was a two-day event featuring just a couple of tents and a few thousand visitors.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Homeless shelter in Fort Collins temporarily closed CBS CBS News Colorado saw there were some tents for the unhoused set up outside of a warming and temporary overnight shelter near the Larimer County Courthouse on Friday.
—Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
More than 71,000 Palestinians have been killed, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry, and hundreds of thousands of the enclave’s 2 million people have been driven from their homes and live in tents, where they are exposed to disease, storms and flooding.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
Two-thirds of the population are living in tents, struggling to survive an extremely harsh winter.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The spa Spa Town is a collection of elegant tents connected by a timber walkway winding through the meadow.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
To reach the peak, the trio had to hike ten miles into the backcountry while pulling their skis, safety equipment, tents, and sleeping bags on toboggans.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
In Alameda County, two years have passed since the last tally found a whopping 9,450 people sleeping in cars, RVs, tents, shelters and sidewalks — up from 8,022 in 2019.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
The glamping tents are designed with private decks, outdoor showers, wooden hot tubs, and offer views of the Ruak River and jungles of Myanmar.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tents
Noun
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Matching fabric or wallpaper adorns the walls and ceilings, and the same print is often used in drapes, canopies, bedding, or upholstery.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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The light here is dazzling, even more so when sieved through lime and olive leaves and wooden canopies to dance on walls, terracotta tables, and guests’ faces.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The snow left on the roofs of cars can cause collisions, especially on highways were many vehicles are traveling in the same lanes at high speeds.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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This can prevent sloped roofs from shedding snow properly and cause snow to accumulate on flat or low-slope roofs, FEMA said.—
Bailey Allen,
The Providence Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tents. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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