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awnings

noun

plural of awning

as in roofs

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 awnings Radica installs a lockable hatch door on one side and mounting track for things like awnings, shower rooms and lights on both sides. — New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026 The ice vests are out and the awnings on team buses extended, but there are no plans yet to alter stages, with the exception of Mont Ventoux. — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 With its wide front porch, front-facing gables, and custom awnings, this mid-Atlantic style colonial exudes charm. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026 Even window awnings can make a big difference when a heat wave hits. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026 Morningside Village, a roughly 50,000-square-foot collection of buildings that straddles North Highland Avenue, will receive new lighting, landscaping, paint, awnings and artist murals, according to property owner 26th Street Partners. — Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 6 July 2026 The lucky ones have shutters or awnings, but others must climb stepladders to hang sheets or tablecloths from windows. — Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026 There are also several design iterations, like options with awnings over the front door or skylights, as well as different materials, including cotton. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 There's not an abundance of shade in the park, as the foliage and trees are newly planted, though there are awnings over most of the playgrounds and the ride queues. — Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

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When that temperature surpassed 86 degrees, the roofs would be activated and players would be granted a ten-minute stoppage.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Copper’s unusual early oxidation Copper gradually develops an oxide layer when exposed to oxygen, eventually producing the familiar green patina seen on old copper roofs.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

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The aid organization is in the process of setting up medical tents to provide that basic care.

— Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
Beyond the basics like comfortable clothing and sturdy hiking shoes, campers often need tents, sleeping bags, camp chairs, lanterns, and coolers to stay comfortable outdoors.

— Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026

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