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
Egypt and Jordan received aid, not umbrellas.
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Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
There’s a lot of storage incorporated into this bold space with baskets, an umbrella holder, and a marble table.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Starting in 2026, Paramount+ will be the new streaming home of Zuffa Boxing, the company formed under the umbrella of TKO, which owns the UFC and WWE.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
French doors open onto the rooftop patio, which has a lighter look with a fountain, large umbrellas, olive trees, and a mixture of rattan and wrought-iron furniture.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
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Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
There’s a lot of storage incorporated into this bold space with baskets, an umbrella holder, and a marble table.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Starting in 2026, Paramount+ will be the new streaming home of Zuffa Boxing, the company formed under the umbrella of TKO, which owns the UFC and WWE.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
French doors open onto the rooftop patio, which has a lighter look with a fountain, large umbrellas, olive trees, and a mixture of rattan and wrought-iron furniture.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for umbrella
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School officials notified parents that, as a precaution, students were moved to the outdoor lunch arbor and the auditorium, where restrooms and water were available, and a cold lunch for students was started.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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There’s a pergola, or grape arbor, near the water that serves as a front-row spot for watching sunsets over the river.—
John Turton,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Use it in Laptop Mode for productivity with a full keyboard and trackpad, switch to Studio Mode for drawing and design with the Surface Pen (not included), or detach the screen to enter Tablet Mode for browsing, streaming, and entertainment.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Then there are the stars at every position — the players who finish most of their possessions scoring out of ball screens, isolations and post ups.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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That loss shaped his humor, which became both a gift and a shield.—
Lizzie Hyman,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Again, a poor run of form would change that feeling, but Flick and his team have been the bulletproof shield for Laporta and the club, and if results were to change, so too would the experience at the top.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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One shelter the actress is proud and excited to highlight is Animal Haven in New York City, which is holding an in-person adoption event over the weekend.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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At the Arctic Repair conference at the University of Cambridge in June, more than 175 researchers discussed geoengineering ideas ranging from employing this sea ice thickening to placing gigantic sunshades in space.—
Alec Luhn,
Scientific American,
11 Sep. 2025
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These are called sunshades, and they're meant to prevent UV rays and heat from overloading the inside of your vehicle.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Our Matte Black Metal Candle Warmer Lamp features a modern black shade with a gold-tone accent, adding elegance to any space.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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With metallic outfits and coordinating accessories, including silver hooped earrings, sparkling necklaces, super-cool shades, silver heels, and a beaded purse, Barbie Deluxe’s look is one that reigns supreme.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Marriott said the brand plans to expand the Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy to include properties that feature cabins, yurts, domes, eco-lodges, and more.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Sep. 2025
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While many dome houses are DIY, somewhat hippie-ish affairs, the one at 83 May Hill Road, in Ghent, New York, is a high-end modern home that still shares many of the ecoconscious principles of its handmade counterparts.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
30 Sep. 2025
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The building could incorporate open-air elements like a pavilion off the back or side.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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With interactive pavilions and nature trails aimed at educating visitors on Florida’s unique coastal ecosystem, the Oceanographic Coastal Center could be a full day’s worth of exploration.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Umbrella.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umbrella. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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