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
Machine learning goes quantum Just as there are many machine-learning techniques that fall under the AI umbrella, there are many ways to potentially use quantum computing to perform some aspect of an AI algorithm.
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John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
That’s part of what the stunt department does, but under the larger umbrella of action design.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2025
Set up an umbrella and side table on a patio or poolside, then flank them with two of these chairs.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025
Kia is also under the HMG umbrella, cranking out hit after hit like the Telluride and Sorento.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
That’s part of what the stunt department does, but under the larger umbrella of action design.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2025
Set up an umbrella and side table on a patio or poolside, then flank them with two of these chairs.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025
Kia is also under the HMG umbrella, cranking out hit after hit like the Telluride and Sorento.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 7 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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James Dean will return to the screen in Back to Eden, nearly 70 years after his death.—
Victoria Bousis,
Rolling Stone,
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
Noun
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The evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage provides shelter to wintering birds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
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
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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
Noun
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In the final episode, Lejla was drugged and taken to the very same glass dome where Alicia was being held captive.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Santorini Photo: Getty Images Santorini, the island famous for its blue domes, volcanic landscape, and stunning sunsets, is one of the most popular Greek islands for all the reasons just listed.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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Riverfront Esplanade This lovely outdoor gathering place along the Intracoastal Waterway contains a splash pad, dog park, picnic pavilions, a walking trail, and a riverfront market with local vendors on certain days of the month.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Shohei Ohtani blasted a 448-foot leadoff home run to the top of the right-field pavilion.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Umbrella.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umbrella. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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