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umbrella

[uhm-brel-uh] / ʌmˈbrɛl ə /


NOUN
protective gadget
Synonyms


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Every year, the gnome’s outfit changes, with this edition featuring the gnome in a blue vest holding an umbrella that opens and closes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The Pentagon believes much of that umbrella now lies in ruins.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

They are famous for zealously shilling for their ad partners in an over-the-top way that borders on becoming a bit—although they have ceased to have advertisers now that they’re under the OpenAI umbrella.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

"Under the OpenAI umbrella, the network loses credibility and everything it says will be seen as OpenAI marketing."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Uncle rushed out and bought a pair of dogskin gloves, some ugly, thick shoes, and an umbrella, and got shaved à la mutton chop, the first thing.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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