canopying

Definition of canopyingnext
present participle of canopy

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Verb
  • From Hollywood, California, to Hollywood, Florida, the wage standard needs nurturing and protecting with whatever tools are available.
    John Cassidy, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
  • This November, the people of Florida will have an opportunity to hire a new attorney general, one who focuses on the actual duties of the attorney general like protecting the people of Florida from fraud and other crimes and consumers from exploitation by utility and insurance companies.
    Howard L. Simon, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Angela Dugalić got to feast in the post, always enjoying a size advantage with the biggest player covering Betts, scoring 9 points and adding five rebounds and four assists.
    Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Two officers were seen covering the object with a canopy.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Canopying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canopying. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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