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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But this woody vine can escape the arbor and head up a tree faster than a squirrel with a dachshund on its trail.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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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
Noun
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The screen sports a 120Hz refresh rate with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and a 2200x2480-pixel resolution.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.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
Noun
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It’s got a roller-style mop that stays in place during cleaning, and features a retractable shield that automatically deploys to prevent dragging moisture over rugs.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The mission stays the same: to be a shield, not a sword.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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Dozens of organizations in Fort Lauderdale offer services and resources — food, shelter, medical care, job training, clothing — to the city’s homeless population.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
2 Aug. 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,
2 Aug. 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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Emma Stone wears shades paired with a baseball jersey while walking on the field after the San Diego Padres played the New York Mets at PetCo Park in San Diego on July 30.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Read on to see the exact shades our editors are loving, along with paint color recommendations for your next room refresh or DIY project.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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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World Atlas recommends touring the bronze bell foundry, solar towers and concrete domes.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
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 7 Aug. 2025.
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