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The new version, posted to the CDC’s website on Thursday, stipulates that the panel as a whole should represent a balanced range of scientific, clinical, and public health expertise — a broad umbrella under which people with little experience in vaccines or vaccination policy might conceivably fit.
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O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
26 June 2026
The event included coolers full of beer and, apparently, grape soda; umbrellas in case of additional rain; for some reason, an inflatable hot dog; and, as Ebra points out, cocaine.
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Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Keep cool under this 9-foot patio umbrella that’s big enough to cover up to six chairs.
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
This compact, packable option from Repel is far better than your standard travel umbrella, however, as it’s designed to withstand up to 100-mph winds while remaining lightweight.
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Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
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O. Rose Broderick,
STAT,
26 June 2026
The event included coolers full of beer and, apparently, grape soda; umbrellas in case of additional rain; for some reason, an inflatable hot dog; and, as Ebra points out, cocaine.
—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Keep cool under this 9-foot patio umbrella that’s big enough to cover up to six chairs.
—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
This compact, packable option from Repel is far better than your standard travel umbrella, however, as it’s designed to withstand up to 100-mph winds while remaining lightweight.
—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for umbrella
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Garden structures, such as an arbor or pergola, can also serve as anchors that make the scale of a garden seem better proportioned.
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Climbing hydrangea is a woody vine that looks rather shrub-like when young, but once established grows quickly to over arbors, gazebos, or fences.
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Reflective, multilayer shields will block the most heat, and ones with a thicker foam core will work much better than thin ones.
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The federal program, established by Congress in 1990, shields immigrants from countries in turmoil from deportation.
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Saunders was also a longtime staple on Baltimore TV screens, working for WJZ until 2013.
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As Taylor Swift appeared on the screen at Nissan Stadium during Alan Jackson's farewell concert in Nashville, the singer-songwriter was met with boos and cheers during her special video message.
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As agencies continue to assess the damage, the immediate needs include search and rescue, emergency shelter for families whose homes have been damaged or destroyed, and emergency healthcare, including trauma care and psychosocial support, the Red Cross said.
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For the price of one night in a hotel, this $250 pop-up shelter gives you endless nights of cozy glamping.
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An umbrella or sunshade is helpful to have for the beach because there isn’t much natural shade.
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The sunshade on her stroller had gotten twisted around its thin chrome bars, reminding me of the pontoon that had been torn off.
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The cinnamon sugar option offers a pretty shade (basically my lips but better) plus a super yummy scent.
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The electric blue shade adds such a fun pop of color to a summer wardrobe, instantly brightening up basics like white jeans, denim shorts, or neutral trousers.
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Temperatures will decline slightly Friday and Saturday across portions of the UK and France, but the more significant relief for these areas will come Sunday as the heat dome continues to shift eastward.
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Cosm has really cut its teeth on a lot of live sports and concert films, with the dome shape and stadium seating designed to give the illusion of being on the field or in the front row.
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The adjacent riverfront area has seen astonishing growth and improvements, with a two-mile-long stretch of pedestrian paths, parks and other green space, and an event pavilion.
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Leafy walking trails lead to the three restaurants, two infinity pools, and clusters of bi-level pavilions.
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“Umbrella.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/umbrella. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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