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
The table also includes an umbrella hole in the middle, though the umbrella and base are sold separately.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025
Images from the scene showed the family's umbrella singed and snapped in half, with other belongings damaged by the lightning strike.
—Kerry Breen
july 5, CBS News, 5 July 2025
Create a shady spot to relax outside with this two-tone umbrella that’s sure to add a vibrant pop to patios and pools.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
On June 25, Middleton alongside Prince William received Melinda French Gates at Windsor Castle, according to The Court Circular, with the two representing The Royal Foundation at the meeting, the umbrella for their charitable endeavors.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 28 June 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025
Images from the scene showed the family's umbrella singed and snapped in half, with other belongings damaged by the lightning strike.
—Kerry Breen
july 5, CBS News, 5 July 2025
Create a shady spot to relax outside with this two-tone umbrella that’s sure to add a vibrant pop to patios and pools.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
On June 25, Middleton alongside Prince William received Melinda French Gates at Windsor Castle, according to The Court Circular, with the two representing The Royal Foundation at the meeting, the umbrella for their charitable endeavors.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for umbrella
Noun
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Shop the three-pack set now for $33 at Amazon, and check out more trellises, arbors, and plant stakes for the rest of your garden, below.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2025
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North Coast Church paid $9,500 for lumber, arbors, benches, pergolas, garden fencing, monument signs and concrete, rocks, plants and paint supplies.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The city states that humans should never feed wild animals; residents should cover gardens, window wells, home foundations and chimneys or fireplaces with screens; and store garbage safely so animals cannot get to it.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Clark was in plenty of skirmishes during her rookie season, taking bumps on shots and being on the receiving end on hard screens.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Sprinkle topping on top of pie; shield edges of piecrust to prevent excess browning.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
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Yet despite requests from the leaders of Germany and of Poland to be granted shelter under the French and British shields, neither nuclear power has so far formally approved extending its atomic dome.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, hill peaks, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 July 2025
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT
Updated July 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 July 2025
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Features: Dual sunroofs, retractable rear sunshades, a hands free power lift gate and a passenger view rear camera with passenger talk.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
18 May 2025
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This Amazon reviewer-favorite sunshade with over 75,000 five-star ratings supposedly blocks 99 percent of heat.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Butter-yellow-stripe nails Butter yellow is still an inescapable shade this summer, so naturally butter-yellow stripes are in too.—
Dominic Cadogan,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
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The wash shown here, dubbed New Heyburn, looks a lot like the shade Kaling has been reaching for — but there are 30 colors to choose from if this blue hue isn’t your speed.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Yet despite requests from the leaders of Germany and of Poland to be granted shelter under the French and British shields, neither nuclear power has so far formally approved extending its atomic dome.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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The range of stages goes from like a 2000 capacity pavilion all the way up to the 23 ,000 seating amphitheater where Def Leppard is going to play.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Wednesday, a Reddit user pointed out that a plaque commemorating San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr.’s Sept. 30, 2021 home run off the top of Dodger Stadium’s left-field pavilion had been removed.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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“Umbrella.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umbrella. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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