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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, 14 Feb. 2026
The cold stillness felt temporary — as if the growers would return at any moment to prop up the crumpled tents, replant their crop and fling more beer cans and dirty underwear into the woods.
—Rachel Becker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Cardinale explained that tents are used to shield investigative activity from public view.
—Stepheny Price , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Vendors range in location from Rodeo Plaza, a line of food tents outside; Circle Drive, just outside of NRG Center; inside the NRG Center lobby; and the Junction, the east end of NRG Park.
—Sonia Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 11 Feb. 2026
Set on a 37,000-acre ranch along the Blackfoot River, the resort features 28 luxury homes and 36 glamping tents done up in modern western style.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Along the way, the monks ate and slept at temples, churches, universities and community centres, bedding down in sleeping bags on the floor or outdoors in tents.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 10 Feb. 2026
In other words, reconstruction in Gaza will remain a cruel diplomatic pantomime, while millions of people huddle in tents waiting for the next humanitarian aid box.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
As the number of tents continues to grow, so do concerns about public health and safety.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The cold stillness felt temporary — as if the growers would return at any moment to prop up the crumpled tents, replant their crop and fling more beer cans and dirty underwear into the woods.
—Rachel Becker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Cardinale explained that tents are used to shield investigative activity from public view.
—Stepheny Price , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Vendors range in location from Rodeo Plaza, a line of food tents outside; Circle Drive, just outside of NRG Center; inside the NRG Center lobby; and the Junction, the east end of NRG Park.
—Sonia Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 11 Feb. 2026
Set on a 37,000-acre ranch along the Blackfoot River, the resort features 28 luxury homes and 36 glamping tents done up in modern western style.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Along the way, the monks ate and slept at temples, churches, universities and community centres, bedding down in sleeping bags on the floor or outdoors in tents.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 10 Feb. 2026
In other words, reconstruction in Gaza will remain a cruel diplomatic pantomime, while millions of people huddle in tents waiting for the next humanitarian aid box.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
As the number of tents continues to grow, so do concerns about public health and safety.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tents
Noun
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The district is a living lush tropical garden, dense with old-growth Banyan trees and oak canopies that shade sidewalk cafés.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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City officials said that canopies could still be allowed in some places, but not on the smaller beaches where there's little sand.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Many parishioners live within walking distance of their churches and generations of West Siders have been baptized and married under their roofs.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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As Parade Park deteriorated, its dwindling number of residents complained of lack of maintenance and issues such as leaking roofs and black mold.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Tents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tents. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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