as in shady
protected from the sun's rays
walking along the park's shaded pathway
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Recent Examples of shaded
David Yeomans,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Dedicated shaded areas will also be essential for PR check-ins, helping prevent iPads from overheating and shutting down in direct sunlight.
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Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
At Garland Ranch, trails climb from the Carmel River through oak woodland, chaparral and shaded canyons with the sort of views that drew people to California in the first place.
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David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
If someone is affected by heat, immediately transfer them to a cool and shaded area.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Los Tamarindos bar/restaurant serves Spanish and Menorcan favourites right on the sand, shaded by tamarisk trees.
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Adrienne Wyper,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
Those at the bottom of the plant, likely shaded by the upper foliage, are often candidates for the plant to self-prune.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
Katy Perry shaded her exes while headlining Spain’s O Son do Camiño festival in Santiago de Compostela on June 18.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Coreopsis Our experts recommend the following plants for a shaded to partially shaded living border garden.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
Looking in on the throng was Angel Berrado, shaded by a camper covered in Argentina banners.
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Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
With its handcut limestone walls, winding alleyways, and festive piazza lined with artisanal booths and shaded by old-growth olive trees, Borgo Egnazia could be mistaken for a medieval village in the Puglia region of Italy.
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Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
The oversize headwear shaded her face, shielding her dark brows over her taupe smoky eye, lightly blushed cheeks and the pop of pink on her lips.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
Move the person into a shaded, cool area, remove their outer clothing and work to cool them down as quickly as possible, preferably with cold water or an ice bath.
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David Yeomans,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Dedicated shaded areas will also be essential for PR check-ins, helping prevent iPads from overheating and shutting down in direct sunlight.
—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
At Garland Ranch, trails climb from the Carmel River through oak woodland, chaparral and shaded canyons with the sort of views that drew people to California in the first place.
—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
If someone is affected by heat, immediately transfer them to a cool and shaded area.
—
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
Verb
Spray shaded areas because fleas typically are not found in hot, dry, sunny spots of your yard.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Los Tamarindos bar/restaurant serves Spanish and Menorcan favourites right on the sand, shaded by tamarisk trees.
—
Adrienne Wyper,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
Those at the bottom of the plant, likely shaded by the upper foliage, are often candidates for the plant to self-prune.
—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
Katy Perry shaded her exes while headlining Spain’s O Son do Camiño festival in Santiago de Compostela on June 18.
—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Coreopsis Our experts recommend the following plants for a shaded to partially shaded living border garden.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
Looking in on the throng was Angel Berrado, shaded by a camper covered in Argentina banners.
—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
With its handcut limestone walls, winding alleyways, and festive piazza lined with artisanal booths and shaded by old-growth olive trees, Borgo Egnazia could be mistaken for a medieval village in the Puglia region of Italy.
—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
The oversize headwear shaded her face, shielding her dark brows over her taupe smoky eye, lightly blushed cheeks and the pop of pink on her lips.
—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaded
Adjective
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The Italian-style grotto is a shady spot to visit on sunny days, with trees sheltering the pool and fountain.
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This woodland native grows in USDA Zones 6-9 and is best suited to shadier areas of the landscape.
Verb
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If a co-worker asks for help, set a clear window so your schedule stays protected.
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And in Western water law, that place in line — senior rights — guarantees that when drought hits, your share is protected.
Adjective
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She’s talked up her push to convert darkened streetlights, many of them stripped of their copper wire, to solar power.
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In the darkened foyer, Ember contemplated this unassuming bit of paper, momentarily paralyzed by a mixture of dread and excitement stirred together, an overpowering sensation that oozed from the crown of her head, down the length of her body, then hardened, like a soft golden resin becoming solid.
Verb
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But reviewers and others have continued to criticize the absence of references to the child molestation allegations that continually shadowed the singer.
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On Tuesday, the Grigorovich was being shadowed by HMS Mersey, a Royal Navy offshore patrol vessel operating in the area at the time of the incident, the spokesperson said.
Adjective
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During winter months, move potted blueberry plants to a sheltered location to protect them from cold winter winds.
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Unfortunately, many ground covers and ivy create the cool, sheltered conditions these pests prefer.
Verb
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Evidence markers covered at least three shell casings in the road near the cars.
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The hot dog is covered like a pillow in a pillowcase.
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“Shaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaded. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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