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, 25 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
Keep in mind that sheds, storage facilities, mobile homes, and tents are not safe options.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Protesters moved into surrounding forests and began living in tents near the site.
—Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The wind wreaked havoc in the campsite as well, blowing tents and canopies over.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
The camp is made up of rows of tattered plastic tents pitched on bare earth.
—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
Remember, tents do not shield you from lightning.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
Dinners take place in traditional nomad tents around the communal fire pit, and range from steaming hot pots with yak meat, mushrooms and tofu to haute-Tibetan tasting menus with wild vegetables in corn foam, tsampa grissini, and lamb shoulder with yak yogurt glaze and salsa verde.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 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
Keep in mind that sheds, storage facilities, mobile homes, and tents are not safe options.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Protesters moved into surrounding forests and began living in tents near the site.
—Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The wind wreaked havoc in the campsite as well, blowing tents and canopies over.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
The camp is made up of rows of tattered plastic tents pitched on bare earth.
—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
Remember, tents do not shield you from lightning.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tents
Noun
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Arbor Day celebrations — which often include tree giveaways — are part of that, but many local cities and counties have hired full-time arborists in an effort to increase local tree canopies at every opportunity.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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These were genuine monster lines stretching between mountains and across canopies of trees.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The storm, which rolled quickly through the area, also damaged vehicles and roofs.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Mineral Wells storm blew through an industrial park, shredding buildings, ripping apart roofs and scattering debris across the area.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Tents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tents. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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