as in arbor
a collapsible covering used to protect against rain or sun
I always keep an umbrella handy—you never know when you might need one.
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Recent Examples of umbrella
Abbas’s speech laid out his vision to create a Palestinian state, calling for an end to the war in Gaza and renewed calls for a unification of Palestinian political factions under the umbrella of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).
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Ibrahim Dahman, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
Start the day with a yoga class or surf lesson before stretching out on one of the hotel’s beach loungers (two per room) beneath an umbrella.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Apr. 2025
At the end of the day, Dope Thief sits under the umbrella of family.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
This feature discontinuation might be seen as part of Google’s shift away from Assistant, towards using Gemini as an umbrella under which its smart features sit.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Ibrahim Dahman, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
Start the day with a yoga class or surf lesson before stretching out on one of the hotel’s beach loungers (two per room) beneath an umbrella.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Apr. 2025
At the end of the day, Dope Thief sits under the umbrella of family.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
This feature discontinuation might be seen as part of Google’s shift away from Assistant, towards using Gemini as an umbrella under which its smart features sit.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for umbrella
Noun
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Unlike shrub roses, these plants require some extra support from trellises, fences, or arbors.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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Amazon has an arbor set that comes with artificial white flowers and drapery to put over the arch.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But how does Henry feel about letting go of the characters on her pages and allowing them to be interpreted for the screen?—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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At the end, audiences see the actors on the screen, but so many people have put their art there to produce what is on the screen — whether that’s hair, makeup, wardrobe, props, the people that are working with the camera, and feeding us.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2025
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Golden Dome would be very different than Israel's Iron Dome Trump's speech to Congress and his executive order have both referenced Israel's Iron Dome missile shield.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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Even her accessories were theatrical—like her spiked Balenciaga dad cap, and futuristic shield shades.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Stay away from open fields, hill summits, or ridge tops.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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That someone ended up being Gary, who only shared his first name, a volunteer who paid a visit to the shelter back in October.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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Honda For its part, Honda sells the detachable tow bar, floor mats, illuminated side sill garnishes, Thule rear bicycle carrier and side window sunshades as CR-V add-ons.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Apr. 2025
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For this review, Even sent me the brown rectangular pair with lenses in my prescription, along with the sunshade.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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More and more designers are offering wedding looks in colorful hues to provide options for those who don’t want to stick to one shade over the course of their celebrations.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Fine details of fur and bark are clearly visible both in sunlight and under shade, with the mini-LED backlight keeping the sunny parts of the frame bright and the shadowy parts dark.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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The blaze left Castle Howard in a state of utter destruction, with its soaring dome crumbled inwards and many of its stately rooms hollowed out.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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Make your vehicle more visible by using the dome light and flashers.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Feel free to bring a picnic lunch or snack to enjoy in the pavilion.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2025
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The government’s international expansion strategy focuses on emerging Asian markets, with plans to establish joint pavilions at major animation markets in Greater China and Southeast Asia.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Umbrella.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umbrella. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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