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Recent Examples of roof
Noun
Last July 13, just six minutes into Trump's speech to 15,000 fervent fans on the grounds of the Butler Farm Show, Thomas Matthew Crooks fired eight shots from an assault rifle while atop the roof of American Glass Research, some 150 yards away. Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025 On July 13, 2024, Trump was speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, when a shooter on a nearby roof opened fire, hitting Trump in the ear and killing one attendee. Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Verb
Santos in the nose, roofed the shot down the middle, tying the score in the 87th minute, The second defensive error came nine minutes into stoppage time. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025 In 2023, the university installed storm windows and made structural and roof repairs to continue protecting it from bad weather. Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for roof
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roof
Noun
  • The half tester canopy brings another layer of softness to the bed.
    Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025
  • The reception décor also included a canopy of greenery, which hung over the tables with subtle drop lights made by Technical Event Company.
    Daniela Avila, People.com, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • The mother and daughter couldn’t swim, and the family waited out the storm in their home as the waters flooded — but didn’t dislodge — their house.
    Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
  • Federal grant funding had been earmarked for the factory, but the money was taken back before any houses were produced.
    Arlyssa D. Becenti, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
Verb
  • Another strike hit a tent near a closed prison where the displaced have sheltered in Khan Younis, killing a mother and her daughter.
    Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
  • Many of these organisms can use the thick blades to shelter their young from predators or even storms.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 July 2025
Noun
  • There will be food, fun and special appearances from T-Rac and Tempo under a tent in the parking lot.
    Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 25 July 2025
  • Many cities have struggled to build more affordable housing in recent years, while some communities have pushed for harsher laws banning tents and sleeping in public spaces.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • The Crown project as a whole is set to have as many as 1,500 residences, according to The Grove’s website, and at least 200 acres of open space, including parks and trails.
    Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Many pests will take up residence in a compost or brush pile.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • With four main assembly lines and space for a fifth, the plant can accommodate up to 250 people per shift.
    Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 25 July 2025
  • The boat can accommodate up to 12 guests and will be crewed by nine, most having double duties like stew/masseuse, deckhand/physical trainer, engineer/yoga instructor.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • There were false ceilings and sealed off spaces — through which the fire could travel unseen by firefighters.
    Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025
  • Rather than doors built floor to ceiling, they are corrugated plastic sheets.
    Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025
Noun
  • The minimum size for urban lots was reduced to 3,000 square feet, the minimum lot size required to add an accessory dwelling unit was also reduced, and the minimum lot required to build a townhouse went down to 1,500 square feet.
    Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
  • In California, for example, the state is working to conserve more natural land while promoting the development of higher-density housing, such as apartment buildings and accessory dwelling units like tiny homes and backyard cottages.
    Natalie Wu, CNBC, 25 July 2025

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“Roof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roof. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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