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
Most companies themselves were not completely disappearing, just moving to cheaper pastures, consolidating and combining with larger national firms under different umbrellas, or shifting production overseas.
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Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2025
There are two cup holders, a mesh side pocket perfect for flip-flops, a place to carry an umbrella, and all-terrain wheels with a locking feature that move easily over sand, gravel, dirt, grass and more.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
Out back, the yard is anchored by a 75-foot heated saltwater pool, with plenty of surrounding deck space for lounging under an umbrella.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 July 2025
The market's vendors and its umbrella nonprofit organization are projected to make nearly $483 million in economic impact from 2024 to 2026.
—Annie Goldman, The Enquirer, 16 July 2025
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Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2025
There are two cup holders, a mesh side pocket perfect for flip-flops, a place to carry an umbrella, and all-terrain wheels with a locking feature that move easily over sand, gravel, dirt, grass and more.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
Out back, the yard is anchored by a 75-foot heated saltwater pool, with plenty of surrounding deck space for lounging under an umbrella.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 July 2025
The market's vendors and its umbrella nonprofit organization are projected to make nearly $483 million in economic impact from 2024 to 2026.
—Annie Goldman, The Enquirer, 16 July 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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Among Renner’s upcoming screen projects is Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Even something as basic as adding more RAM can involve specialized tools or a trip to a repair shop, if the option is even available at all. Repairs for these types of computers can be costly When something goes wrong — like the screen failing — your entire computer is down until it’s fixed.—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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The challenge was depositing a uniform layer of gold on a curved shield.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The shell is made of ultra-durable and scratch-resistant polycarbonate that keeps the suitcase light (just over six pounds) despite providing a tough shield for your belongings.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 July 2025
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After months of visits (and gifts of fresh coffee) the woman finally expressed interest in staying at a shelter, and leaders were ecstatic about where that might lead.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Kim, 44, and Khloé, 41, both wore black sunshades with their outfits, though the Good American businesswoman chose pretty in pink over a dark colored dress.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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The team also tested the deployment of the sunshade following its installation.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And plenty of creatures have evolved behaviors that take advantage of their environment—rolling around in dirt or mud, simply retreating into the shade.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
21 July 2025
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Dense shrubs and heavy shade from trees also provide a cool respite for mosquitoes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
Noun
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World Atlas recommends touring the bronze bell foundry, solar towers and concrete domes.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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The United States has entered the peak of summer and a new heat dome — sealing in all that hot, humid air — is about to make millions of people feel every bit of it.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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Hoping for better days ahead, team owners this summer broke ground on a future office building and made plans for two restaurant pavilions and a hotel.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
22 July 2025
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After Miguel Rojas drew a leadoff walk, Shohei Ohtani jumped on a first-pitch changeup and sent it 448 feet into the left field pavilion.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
20 July 2025
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“Umbrella.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umbrella. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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