as in shady
protected from the sun's rays
walking along the park's shaded pathway
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Recent Examples of shaded
Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
The spectacularly old among them sat in folding chairs beside the shaded stage, while the merely elderly stood just behind.
—Joshua Hunt, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Usually there are lots of shaded declining shoots plus pruning wounds where fungal organisms can enter the plants.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Backed by an eight-piece string section, Jones, in a flowing white outfit with pops of red, blue and green ‒ inspired by Whitney Houston's 1991 Super Bowl look ‒ along with a white headband, closed her shaded eyes throughout the moving song.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
After days of bitter cold, temperatures in Oxford reached 70 degrees Friday, but chunks of ice still littered the ground in shaded areas.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
When cities embed movement into daily life, through accessible parks, clean waterways, shaded paths, and community facilities, sports participation rises, emissions fall, public health costs drop, and communities become more attractive for events and tourism.
—Sebastian Buckup, Time, 7 Feb. 2026
That might not be a huge deal with temperature forecasts in the mid-60s, but during a long game, teams prefer the shaded side even in moderate weather.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors slide open onto either shaded balconies, patios with hot tubs, or the beach, depending on the room type.
—Lauren Harano, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Or, try to get a first come/first serve spot at Texas Springs Campground, which has mountain views and some sites shaded from trees ($20 per site).
—Graham Averill, Outside, 23 Feb. 2026
The sunny spot is lined with butterfly-friendly landscaping, features space to lounge or dine, and is shaded by scalloped umbrellas that would look at home on a stylish beachside resort.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 14 Feb. 2026
Set the scene Somewhere between Monaco and Cannes, up the steep streets of Nice’s intricate Old Town, a large garden with poppies is accessed through a cool courtyard, shaded by orange trees.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Singh bade us farewell on Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, a lane of old shop-houses shaded by rain trees and blossoming frangipani.
—Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
This process is called hilling and creates an area of loose soil where tubers easily form while being shaded from the sun.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Designs that are black, outlined in black or shaded in black cost $31, while black plus one color costs $40 and black plus two colors costs $50.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
Sedges and sedums add texture and interest to partially shaded areas with minimal care.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
During daylight hours, the species stays inactive in shaded areas.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
The spectacularly old among them sat in folding chairs beside the shaded stage, while the merely elderly stood just behind.
—Joshua Hunt, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Usually there are lots of shaded declining shoots plus pruning wounds where fungal organisms can enter the plants.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Backed by an eight-piece string section, Jones, in a flowing white outfit with pops of red, blue and green ‒ inspired by Whitney Houston's 1991 Super Bowl look ‒ along with a white headband, closed her shaded eyes throughout the moving song.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
After days of bitter cold, temperatures in Oxford reached 70 degrees Friday, but chunks of ice still littered the ground in shaded areas.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Feb. 2026
When cities embed movement into daily life, through accessible parks, clean waterways, shaded paths, and community facilities, sports participation rises, emissions fall, public health costs drop, and communities become more attractive for events and tourism.
—Sebastian Buckup, Time, 7 Feb. 2026
That might not be a huge deal with temperature forecasts in the mid-60s, but during a long game, teams prefer the shaded side even in moderate weather.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors slide open onto either shaded balconies, patios with hot tubs, or the beach, depending on the room type.
—Lauren Harano, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Center Field Bleachers are not shaded.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Or, try to get a first come/first serve spot at Texas Springs Campground, which has mountain views and some sites shaded from trees ($20 per site).
—Graham Averill, Outside, 23 Feb. 2026
The sunny spot is lined with butterfly-friendly landscaping, features space to lounge or dine, and is shaded by scalloped umbrellas that would look at home on a stylish beachside resort.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 14 Feb. 2026
Set the scene Somewhere between Monaco and Cannes, up the steep streets of Nice’s intricate Old Town, a large garden with poppies is accessed through a cool courtyard, shaded by orange trees.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Singh bade us farewell on Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, a lane of old shop-houses shaded by rain trees and blossoming frangipani.
—Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
This process is called hilling and creates an area of loose soil where tubers easily form while being shaded from the sun.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Designs that are black, outlined in black or shaded in black cost $31, while black plus one color costs $40 and black plus two colors costs $50.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
Sedges and sedums add texture and interest to partially shaded areas with minimal care.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaded
Adjective
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This evidence places her in the crosshairs of a powerful network, including corrupt banker Freya Myers (Michaela Watkins), an unnamed assassin played by Stephen Moyer, and a shady businessman who happens to be her old man.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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But also there is shady stuff going on everywhere.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Once named, a species can be monitored, studied, and potentially protected.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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But then there is another famous hero, Oedipus, and his tomb at Colonus near Athens protected the city from its enemies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Martinez, now a redshirt junior back in the starting lineup at shortstop, shadowed former UT associate head coach Steve Singleton, who’s now the head coach at California.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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The president's address also will be shadowed by a partial government shutdown.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As scientists often find darkened teeth in ancient burials, other factors can contribute to a black appearance, notably the chewing of betel leaves.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui posted a video to X over the weekend, showing a dazzling view of auroras spreading like a tall blanket over the darkened Earth below.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The bread is traditionally made, with dough mixed by hand, then heated by coals from the fire, buried in sand, covered with more coals and left for 30 minutes.—
Henry Haselock,
TheWeek,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The hard-bodied cabin space is limited in any teardrop trailer, but Goldfields extends the overall sheltered living space with a deployable Darche privacy tent for use with the outdoor shower.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Feb. 2026
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But south of the tunnel, Highway 1 still parallels a stretch of towering cliffs overlooking a sheltered cove.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Shaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaded. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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