as in roof
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection
a huge tent was erected for the outdoor wedding reception
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as in to sleep out
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Recent Examples of tent
Zack Sharf, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2025
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024
Regarding the latter, the studio took over the entire Music Center plaza, elaborately tented it, and threw a party that easily rivaled, if not exceeded, what HBO used to do at Pacific Design Center.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2024
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Noun
The current Republican Party is a big tent coalition compromised (sic) of many former Democrats.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2025
Verb
According to Zambrano and Sarah Brekke, M.S., Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen brand manager, the benefits of tenting a turkey with foil include:
Moisture retention: Foil helps trap steam, preventing the turkey—especially the breast meat—from drying out.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024
Regarding the latter, the studio took over the entire Music Center plaza, elaborately tented it, and threw a party that easily rivaled, if not exceeded, what HBO used to do at Pacific Design Center.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tent
Noun
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The sloping roof prevents water from building up and seeping inside during storms.—
Shea Simmons,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2025
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On Monday, a Delta Air Lines jet from Minneapolis flipped on its roof while landing amid a period of extreme winds at the Toronto Pearson Airport.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In other research on exercise and sleep out of Iowa State University, study participants were grouped into resistance training workouts, aerobic workouts, and combination workouts (both resistance and aerobic exercise).—
Laura Hensley,
Verywell Health,
28 June 2024
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Still, the protesters slept out in the open after police took their tents, despite temperatures in the low 30s.—
Alison Cross,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2024
Noun
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Failing to do this before cutting trees and opening the canopy can lead to a rapid expansion of unwanted plants and trees.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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The retractable canopy can also be adjusted to let in more sun or protect you from the rays depending on your preference.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Mahan said that homeless residents who had encamped around the surrounding areas would receive priority access to the tiny home community.—
Devan Patel,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
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It's believed that everyone else died while encamped for the winter or while attempting to walk back to civilization.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
30 Sep. 2024
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“Tent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tent. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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