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
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
The mayor also says the city could need to stop enforcing laws against street camping and vehicle habitation if there are major cuts to city-run lots for people living in vehicles or tents.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
At nearby Deer Creek, anglers had set up tents, camping out in anticipation of Saturday.
—Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Remember, tents do not shield you from lightning.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
Others huddle in tents pulled together from sheets of tarp along the curving coastal corniche or around Horsh Beirut, a park of pine trees on the outskirts of an area of the southern suburbs known as Dahiyeh.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
An additional five one-bedroom tents are situated directly on the beach.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
The vendors could be selling from tents arranged in the parking lot surrounding a local community center or city hall.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
The mayor also says the city could need to stop enforcing laws against street camping and vehicle habitation if there are major cuts to city-run lots for people living in vehicles or tents.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
At nearby Deer Creek, anglers had set up tents, camping out in anticipation of Saturday.
—Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Remember, tents do not shield you from lightning.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
Others huddle in tents pulled together from sheets of tarp along the curving coastal corniche or around Horsh Beirut, a park of pine trees on the outskirts of an area of the southern suburbs known as Dahiyeh.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
An additional five one-bedroom tents are situated directly on the beach.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
The vendors could be selling from tents arranged in the parking lot surrounding a local community center or city hall.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tents
Noun
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Brudnizki translates that spirit into baroque details, floral frescoes, and beds with Aubusson-style tapestries that double as canopies across 61 rooms and suites.—
Lindsey Tramuta,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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Going outside now means scurrying along giant arcades, shaded from the Sun by massive canopies that filter 99% of its UV light.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The rooms Properties range from traditional two-story, three-bedroom villas with shingle roofs to modern hilltop residences that wouldn’t be out of place in Beverly Hills.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The 87-year-old brick building, crowned with a cupola, lacks the electrical infrastructure and air filtration system required in modern labs, and scientists there have been contending with leaking roofs and mold.—
Angela Eichhorst,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Tents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tents. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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