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
The table also includes an umbrella hole in the middle, though the umbrella and base are sold separately.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025
Images from the scene showed the family's umbrella singed and snapped in half, with other belongings damaged by the lightning strike.
—Kerry Breen
july 5, CBS News, 5 July 2025
Create a shady spot to relax outside with this two-tone umbrella that’s sure to add a vibrant pop to patios and pools.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
On June 25, Middleton alongside Prince William received Melinda French Gates at Windsor Castle, according to The Court Circular, with the two representing The Royal Foundation at the meeting, the umbrella for their charitable endeavors.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 28 June 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025
Images from the scene showed the family's umbrella singed and snapped in half, with other belongings damaged by the lightning strike.
—Kerry Breen
july 5, CBS News, 5 July 2025
Create a shady spot to relax outside with this two-tone umbrella that’s sure to add a vibrant pop to patios and pools.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
On June 25, Middleton alongside Prince William received Melinda French Gates at Windsor Castle, according to The Court Circular, with the two representing The Royal Foundation at the meeting, the umbrella for their charitable endeavors.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 28 June 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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The player bet $250, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen until a jackpot message appeared.—
Helena Wegner
July 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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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
Noun
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Sprinkle topping on top of pie; shield edges of piecrust to prevent excess browning.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
3 July 2025
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This five-layer sun shield blocks heat from the Sun, Earth and even the Moon, helping Webb stay incredibly cold: around -370 degrees F (-223 degrees C).—
Adi Foord,
The Conversation,
30 June 2025
Noun
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT
Updated July 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 July 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, hill peaks, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Features: Dual sunroofs, retractable rear sunshades, a hands free power lift gate and a passenger view rear camera with passenger talk.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
18 May 2025
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This Amazon reviewer-favorite sunshade with over 75,000 five-star ratings supposedly blocks 99 percent of heat.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Don’t forget to grab other backyard essentials, like a patio umbrella to stay cool in the shade, and an outdoor storage box to keep chair cushions, throw pillows, and games organized.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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Butter-yellow-stripe nails Butter yellow is still an inescapable shade this summer, so naturally butter-yellow stripes are in too.—
Dominic Cadogan,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The growing dangers of heat waves can already be seen this summer, the researchers noted, pointing to the late June heat dome that settled over the Eastern U.S. and set new daily heat records in at least 50 cities, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Lessons from the 2021 heat dome The 2021 heat wave was a catalyzing event for the community.—
Brian G. Henning,
The Conversation,
9 July 2025
Noun
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At the entrance to the members’ pavilion, two men in cream blazers mind the door and ask for everyone’s pass to be shown on the way in.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Police believe the stabbing occurred between 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. near the pavilion in the park, Reinert said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 July 2025
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“Umbrella.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umbrella. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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