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
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2026
Raman has spent much of the campaign talking up her record on homelessness in her district, which stretches from Silver Lake to Reseda, pointing to a 54% reduction in the number of tents and encampments over three years.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
One of the most effective prevention methods is using screens with smaller than average mesh in windows in tents, according to Purdue University Extension.
—Eva Flowe
may 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Highlights include food tents at the international cottages, free admission to museums and live performances in Spanish Village.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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
The problem with tents in public space is that the parks and sidewalks weren’t designed for them.
—Jeremy Wolff, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 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
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
Noun
Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2026
Raman has spent much of the campaign talking up her record on homelessness in her district, which stretches from Silver Lake to Reseda, pointing to a 54% reduction in the number of tents and encampments over three years.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
One of the most effective prevention methods is using screens with smaller than average mesh in windows in tents, according to Purdue University Extension.
—Eva Flowe
may 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Highlights include food tents at the international cottages, free admission to museums and live performances in Spanish Village.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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
The problem with tents in public space is that the parks and sidewalks weren’t designed for them.
—Jeremy Wolff, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tents
Noun
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Inside at the reception, guests sat at sleek black tables with chandelier-like canopies of deep red roses overhead, with dozens of blooms cascading down on clear strings.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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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
Noun
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If approved by voters, the measure would upgrade career technical education facilities; repair or replace roofs, plumbing and sewer systems; replace heating, air conditioning and electrical systems; improve classrooms; and construct new classrooms to replace portable buildings.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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The problem is those roofs cannot go too low without the roof potentially collapsing, creating fire and explosion risks.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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“Tents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tents. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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