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
Promenade decks with picnic tables and awnings topped the houses.
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Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
If it’s being displayed outside, it’s recommended to place it under an awning or covered entryway to preserve its original condition.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Tenants and property owners with businesses in the Magnolia Avenue and Moran Street area will be eligible for power-washing and other publicly visible storefront improvements, such as lighting, new awnings and landscaping.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Optional upgrades include a more autonomous electrical package with 150-Ah lithium battery and 150-W solar charging, a winterization package, a detachable tow bar, and several awning selections.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
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Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
If it’s being displayed outside, it’s recommended to place it under an awning or covered entryway to preserve its original condition.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Tenants and property owners with businesses in the Magnolia Avenue and Moran Street area will be eligible for power-washing and other publicly visible storefront improvements, such as lighting, new awnings and landscaping.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Optional upgrades include a more autonomous electrical package with 150-Ah lithium battery and 150-W solar charging, a winterization package, a detachable tow bar, and several awning selections.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for awning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for awning
Noun
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The parlor level, which stretches about 105 feet deep, features grand entertaining rooms, a sitting parlor, and a chef’s kitchen housed in a curved glass addition with a custom copper roof.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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Using a small satellite receiver system set up on the roof of a UCSD building in San Diego, the researchers collected thousands of sensitive communications that were never intended to be public.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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United’s initial concept design — drawn up by architects Foster + Partners — included a canopy but, as reported by The Athletic last month, fresh plans are now being considered which do not include the three-pronged structure.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Indiana Forest Alliance estimates that tree canopy covers about 27% of Marion County, a figure that’s fallen from 32% a decade ago.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hundreds of yaks carried tents and supplies, while trekkers wearing colorful jackets took pictures with the spectacular background at Everest’s base camps.—
Kaijing Xiao,
ABC News,
12 Oct. 2025
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Palestinians follow the peace plan news in a tent outside Al-Aqsa Hospital, in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, early this morning.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Awning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awning. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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