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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Labor unions and other groups set up tents and canopies close to the rally.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
The vendors could be selling from tents arranged in the parking lot surrounding a local community center or city hall.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 28 Mar. 2026
And there are first aid tents set up throughout the event grounds.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Just south of downtown San Jose, about 100 people live on the banks of Coyote Creek, where footpaths and improvised bridges connect a community of tents and wooden shacks — the city’s last sprawling homeless encampment.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Those include the long lines of fans who bring chairs and tents to camp out in front of the stores ahead of the openings.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 25 Mar. 2026
The new Air series tents debut as the lightest, breeziest Tentsiles ever, supporting ambitious tree-tenting adventures of all sizes.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
Remember, tents do not shield you from lightning.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
Rooms Twenty-four one- and two-bedroom tents are fronted by a winding lagoon dotted with lily pads and bordered by tropical greenery.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Labor unions and other groups set up tents and canopies close to the rally.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
The vendors could be selling from tents arranged in the parking lot surrounding a local community center or city hall.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 28 Mar. 2026
And there are first aid tents set up throughout the event grounds.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Just south of downtown San Jose, about 100 people live on the banks of Coyote Creek, where footpaths and improvised bridges connect a community of tents and wooden shacks — the city’s last sprawling homeless encampment.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Those include the long lines of fans who bring chairs and tents to camp out in front of the stores ahead of the openings.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 25 Mar. 2026
The new Air series tents debut as the lightest, breeziest Tentsiles ever, supporting ambitious tree-tenting adventures of all sizes.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
Remember, tents do not shield you from lightning.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tents
Noun
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Labor unions and other groups set up tents and canopies close to the rally.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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These vines can get into tree canopies when growing on adjacent fences or other structures.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Older roofs are more brittle and likely to fail when hail strikes a home than those that are newer.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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The center would be a neighbor to Camarillo’s house in Victoria Ranch, a family-friendly area with beige stucco homes topped with terracotta tile roofs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tents. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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