CANOPIES Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of canopy

as in roofs

a raised covering over something for decoration or protection trees line both sides of the garden path, with their foliage forming a leafy canopy for walkers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of canopy

as in protects

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Noun

Are canopies and awnings the same thing? — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 Another nod comes by way of the retractable nature of one of the canopies. — New Atlas, 14 June 2026 No canopies allowed, but bring blankets and chairs for fireworks viewing. — Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 25 June 2026 When planting, space them farther apart, prune the branches so there’s space between the canopies, or plant a lone tree that’s hard to access. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 May 2026 Like forests on land, kelp forms dense canopies at the sea surface that shade a mid-water understory while below, their gnarled root-like holdfasts sculpt the seafloor. — Tatjana Baleta, Time, 28 May 2026 Tents and canopies are not allowed on Sunset Point, and RV parking will be available on the paddock are near the casino. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 17 June 2026 Ben Tutt, a warhead modeler turned parachute designer, has never jumped out of an airplane to see if the nylon canopies attached to cords and a body harness really work. — Pat Maio, Oc Register, 29 May 2026 The events, located in the heart of the country's largest city at the start of the Fourth of July weekend, are expected to be highly secure affairs, with road closures, tents and canopies to keep the nuptials private and safe. — ABC News, 2 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for canopies

Noun

Such strategies include building green roofs and courtyards to help with shading and air circulation, and using dense materials such as concrete or brick that can stabilize indoor temperatures in heat.

— Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 3 July 2026
The heat wave sweeping across the country will hit several World Cup locations, including New Jersey, Kansas City, and Philadelphia, where stadiums lack roofs and air-conditioning.

— Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026

Definition of roofs

Verb

The roof’s steep metal surface not only protects the home from cold winds, but creates enough height for an additional sleeping loft.

— Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Colorado currently protects the right of transgender student-athletes to compete on school and collegiate sports teams that align with their gender identity.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of protects

Noun

Fourth of July Camping Deals With markdowns on functional tents, sleeping bags, and rechargeable lanterns, there’s no better time to snag camping essentials.

— Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Thunder and torrential rain just before Holy Communion forced the ceremony to pause, sending those without umbrellas or ponchos seeking shelter beneath tents.

— Noah LaBelle, NPR, 2 July 2026

Definition of tents

Verb

When individuals enter the jail system, the Sacramento County Department of Health Services screens them, asking about matters that include medical and mental health conditions as well as factors such as housing status.

— Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
Other schools opted to use the grant funds to upgrade their visitor management platforms, which screens guests who enter the buildings.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of screens

Verb

Mamdani has done the same, but Sherman’s own bias against Muslims clouds his judgment.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026
When Kendi began experiencing slight cloudiness in her right eye, veterinarians identified the issue head-on — cataracts, a condition that clouds the eye's lens and can lead to blindness if left untreated.

— Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026

Definition of clouds

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Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers space phenomena, scientific studies and natural disasters.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 July 2026
The partnership covers low-power DRAM (LPDRAM), NOR flash memory, and Universal Flash Storage (UFS) NAND products.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026

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