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
From the pool complex, a boardwalk meanders down to the hotel’s private beach, where attendants help set guests up with chairs, umbrellas, towels, and beach toys.
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Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Arabic music is echoing across the globe through a surge in international concerts, cross-cultural collaborations and a celebration of its rich and diverse sounds—all under the trusted Billboard umbrella.
—Maha Elnabawi, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
Preceded by the al-Qaeda affiliate Jabhat al-Nusra, HTS attempted to rebrand itself in 2016 by splitting from these elements and unifying Syria's opposition forces under a single umbrella.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Defining Total Talent Management TTM is a talent strategy that integrates permanent and contingent workers under the same umbrella.
—Virginia Poly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Arabic music is echoing across the globe through a surge in international concerts, cross-cultural collaborations and a celebration of its rich and diverse sounds—all under the trusted Billboard umbrella.
—Maha Elnabawi, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
Preceded by the al-Qaeda affiliate Jabhat al-Nusra, HTS attempted to rebrand itself in 2016 by splitting from these elements and unifying Syria's opposition forces under a single umbrella.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Defining Total Talent Management TTM is a talent strategy that integrates permanent and contingent workers under the same umbrella.
—Virginia Poly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for umbrella
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Plants grow as a twining vine that benefits from an arbor or trellis for support.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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All wedding florals, from the arbor to the bar to the tent, were arranged by Petal to the Metal Florals' Leslie Bish.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Physical rest could mean better sleep hygiene or stretching to release tension, and sensory rest might involve unplugging from screens.Dominique Fluker, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
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Armada comes standard with dual 12.3-inch screens on the dashboard.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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In general, a 2005 federal law shields gun manufacturers and dealers from liability from crimes committed with their products.Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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The New York Department of Financial Services for example, has transformed from a regulatory guardian to a corporate shield.Dave Catalfamo, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Police had a composite sketch of the person using the card, and after it was circulated, a tip led them to a 19-year-old woman living in a homeless shelter.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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During Hurricanes Debby and Helene immigration enforcement activities were temporarily halted along evacuation routes, shelters and distribution sites for emergency supplies.Nate Perez, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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State police apprehended the woman after a trooper conducting a routine check of the commuter lot along Route 44 in Bolton around 10:30 a.m. spotted a vehicle with a sunshade blocking the windshield and blankets covering the windows, according to Connecticut State Police.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Nov. 2024
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Hyundai issued another notice on Nov. 7 for nearly 35,000 Sante Fe and Sante Fe hybrid vehicles for defective sunshades that failed to meet regulatory standards.Ty Roush, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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At a June meeting, the City Council approved modifications to the project, including replacing trees slated for removal with larger trees than previously envisioned and adding shade structures to cover the sidewalk.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones?Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
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One that’s been photographed, filmed, and swooned over for decades: directly across from Boston Common and neighboring the gilded dome of the Massachusetts State House.Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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Set in Edwardian London with the dome of St Paul's visible in the background, chimney sweeps and suffragettes fill the stage.Irenie Forshaw, theweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the pavilion will feature the Avett Brothers (June 26), Cake (June 27), Riley Green (June 28) and Chicago (July 4).Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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Don’t forget to look up: The fish swimming overhead were actually recorded in Epcot’s The Seas with Nemo and Friends pavilion.Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Umbrella.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umbrella. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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