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
Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
The event featured tents with nonprofit organizations, like the Greater Chicago Food Depository, to help neighbors understand where to turn for help in the face of food insecurity.
—Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
The children were processed in tents before being taken to emergency shelters run by the Department of Health and Human Services, some of which were criticized by child welfare advocates as having inadequate conditions.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
The tents were flapping about in two or three feet of water.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
The booking window for the campsites and eco tents start eight months in advance.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Remember, tents do not shield you from lightning.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Where to Stay for a Dark Sky Trip Lodging has become a major part of the experience, with properties designing rooms, tours and tents specifically for sky watchers.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
On Monday morning, Stockton police returned to the area, taking down tents and removing people still living near the slough.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Noun
The flowers must be procured, the tents put up in the garden, and the finishing touches added around the home before her guests arrive.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
The event featured tents with nonprofit organizations, like the Greater Chicago Food Depository, to help neighbors understand where to turn for help in the face of food insecurity.
—Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
The children were processed in tents before being taken to emergency shelters run by the Department of Health and Human Services, some of which were criticized by child welfare advocates as having inadequate conditions.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
The tents were flapping about in two or three feet of water.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
The booking window for the campsites and eco tents start eight months in advance.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Remember, tents do not shield you from lightning.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Where to Stay for a Dark Sky Trip Lodging has become a major part of the experience, with properties designing rooms, tours and tents specifically for sky watchers.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
On Monday morning, Stockton police returned to the area, taking down tents and removing people still living near the slough.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tents
Noun
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Crews shifted folding canopies to cover the area as more law enforcement resources, including crime-scene investigators, began to arrive at the house.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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More than a dozen crews were seen excavating the property in Everman, using heavy equipment and working under canopies, according to aerial video from the scene.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Beneath are the roofs and cobbled streets of the medieval Old Town, where ancient pubs stand among jewelers specializing in local jet.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The environmental assessment released this month detailed those concerns even further, including cracks in the foundations of multiple buildings and leaks in numerous roofs that have caused mold to grow.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tents. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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