as in roof
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection
stayed under the awning outside the shop during the rainstorm
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Recent Examples of awning
Rain is pounding the open central courtyard of a Balinese home as a traditional breakfast of shredded chicken, chicken satay, rice, pickles, and sambal, along with coffee and a pandan and coconut crepe, is served to a small group of travelers huddled underneath an awning.
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Jake Emen, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2024
The awning of a restaurant collapsed on a sidewalk in St. Petersburg, Florida, due to Hurricane Milton.
—Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 10 Oct. 2024
The iconic doughnut shop on Woodward Ave., with the blue awning is honoring its past and bringing back a long-standing tradition.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 Sep. 2024
By the 1960s, the brown-and-white-striped awning off 57th Street had become an HQ for young design talent, especially after the store started giving floor space to designers sourced through an open call.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
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Jake Emen, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2024
The awning of a restaurant collapsed on a sidewalk in St. Petersburg, Florida, due to Hurricane Milton.
—Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 10 Oct. 2024
The iconic doughnut shop on Woodward Ave., with the blue awning is honoring its past and bringing back a long-standing tradition.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 Sep. 2024
By the 1960s, the brown-and-white-striped awning off 57th Street had become an HQ for young design talent, especially after the store started giving floor space to designers sourced through an open call.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for awning
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Cue also said his father was hit when their roof collapsed.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Despite the sunny and relatively warm conditions, the roof will be closed for all three shows, Lucas Oil Stadium officials said.Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Nov. 2024
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Between the lines: The conceptual designs by architecture firm Sasaki feature canopy walks, tree houses and community gardens in response to early community feedback, Anna Cawrse, a landscape architect, told the SA Report.Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
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String lights stretch across the canopy ceiling, making for a beautiful sight against the backdrop of a colorful desert sunset.Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 28 Oct. 2024
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After a few still-entertaining but slightly off seasons, host Matt Lucas was replaced by Alison Hammond, whose cheerful ebullience has buoyed the vibes in the tent.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Throughout the excavation process, which is expected to last until spring of 2025, tents will cover the work areas to both protect the remains and artifacts, and honor those found.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Awning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awning. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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