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
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For keeping your phone’s screen scratch-free and glistening, choose a phone bag with microfiber lining.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Around the corner in an adjoining room, a silvery space-age pinball machine sits with a cartoon-style side profile of Pharrell Williams backlit above the screen that displays the score.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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The emergence of prompt shields and spotlight prompting has arisen due to the various hacking efforts trying to get generative AI to go beyond its filters and usual protections.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the change in shield design from the blue-and-gold badge that probation officers have worn for decades to a silver shield almost identical to NYPD patrol shields is being criticized by Dalvanie Powell, the president of the United Probation Officers Association.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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In early February, Amira Abdallah left her shelter in the Abu Shouk displacement camp in Darfur, Sudan, carrying an old stainless steel bowl.—
Violet Ikong,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 Apr. 2025
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Since the 1950s, the construction of bomb shelters under apartment blocks and office buildings has been mandatory.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
12 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
Noun
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Keep reading to learn about the four main paint shades that pros would rather not see in a hallway, and why.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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The ornate design will look great will all your suitcase mainstays, plus shoppers have their choice of seven springy shades, from red to sage green.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 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 23 Apr. 2025.
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