as in shady
protected from the sun's rays
walking along the park's shaded pathway
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as in protected
to shelter (something) from light and heat
the trees shaded us quite nicely from the noonday sun
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Recent Examples of shaded
PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Along with the rides, festivalgoers have access to select concessions, shopping, bathrooms and shaded areas inside the gates at Kentucky Kingdom.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
On a recent visit, native flowers were prominent along the shaded pathway, as were numerous growths of poison oak.
—Don Sproul, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Known locally as la pineta, this is a beautiful maritime pine forest that runs parallel to the sea, a shaded oasis where cars and motorbikes aren’t allowed.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 8 Sep. 2025
This shaded area is worth ambling through even if children are not in tow.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Shield carved pumpkins from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures, storing them in a cool, shaded area when possible.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
After meeting with city officials, the festival added more water stations and shaded areas.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2025
These cabanas fit up to 12 guests and come with shaded seating, towels, a personal safe, and a dedicated attendant to keep the food and drinks flowing.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Most of the route was shaded by a tree canopy and the creek crossings helped make the temperature feel cooler.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Venus Williams playfully shaded her former doubles partner and sister Serena during the US Open.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025
At Castaways Point Park, walk the paved and shaded path along Indian Creek.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Third, my plant has spread out like a mat, covering the ground so that roots are constantly shaded and cool.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Green tea differs from matcha in that the tea bushes are typically grown in full sun and aren’t shaded before harvest.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Aug. 2025
On The Orient Express Corinthian Five Tobago Cays express nature’s finest palette, splashing sparkling turquoise waters over its array of coral gardens, while stark white beaches shaded by coconut palms wave gracefully in the breeze.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The highest chances – 60% to 70% – for a sizzling start to fall are found in the Southwest and New England, shaded in dark red on the map below.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
While the game retains the signature cel-shaded, colorful art style, the developers at Gearbox have promised a less annoyingly comedic tone.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Along with the rides, festivalgoers have access to select concessions, shopping, bathrooms and shaded areas inside the gates at Kentucky Kingdom.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
On a recent visit, native flowers were prominent along the shaded pathway, as were numerous growths of poison oak.
—Don Sproul, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Known locally as la pineta, this is a beautiful maritime pine forest that runs parallel to the sea, a shaded oasis where cars and motorbikes aren’t allowed.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 8 Sep. 2025
This shaded area is worth ambling through even if children are not in tow.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Shield carved pumpkins from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures, storing them in a cool, shaded area when possible.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
After meeting with city officials, the festival added more water stations and shaded areas.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2025
These cabanas fit up to 12 guests and come with shaded seating, towels, a personal safe, and a dedicated attendant to keep the food and drinks flowing.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Breakfast, lunch, and evening tapas are served at the Farmhouse restaurant, where tables spill onto a new garden shaded by olive trees and furnished with wrought-iron chairs topped with striped and botanical-print cushions.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Most of the route was shaded by a tree canopy and the creek crossings helped make the temperature feel cooler.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Venus Williams playfully shaded her former doubles partner and sister Serena during the US Open.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025
At Castaways Point Park, walk the paved and shaded path along Indian Creek.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Third, my plant has spread out like a mat, covering the ground so that roots are constantly shaded and cool.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Green tea differs from matcha in that the tea bushes are typically grown in full sun and aren’t shaded before harvest.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Aug. 2025
On The Orient Express Corinthian Five Tobago Cays express nature’s finest palette, splashing sparkling turquoise waters over its array of coral gardens, while stark white beaches shaded by coconut palms wave gracefully in the breeze.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The highest chances – 60% to 70% – for a sizzling start to fall are found in the Southwest and New England, shaded in dark red on the map below.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaded
Adjective
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Another reason is that most EVs don’t use wires in their steering column so they can’t be hotwired and some have cameras and motion detection that deter shady people that get too close to the vehicle.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Leaving it longer, especially in shady areas, helps the grass develop a stronger root system.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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That’s because the First Amendment plays a unique role when the government is the employer, Collis explains — and the Supreme Court has ruled that if an employee is acting in a private capacity but speaking on a matter of public concern, they’re protected.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Being shadowed by the team’s best cover corner – this week, L’Jarius Sneed – but without having to worry about double teams with Nacua on the field.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
14 Sep. 2025
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The allied vessels were observed being shadowed by Russian military forces.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Over the weekend, around 16,000 people paid their respects to the designer at his funeral chamber at the Armani Teatro designed by Tadao Ando, filled with white flowers and paper lanterns on the floor in a diagonal grid formation dimly lit up the darkened venue.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His memorial was covered with flowers and handwritten notes of love and gratitude.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Free cash flow is the money that remains in a company's coffers after operating expenses and capital expenditures are covered.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Cruz plays Jenny Brooks, a sheltered grad school student who works at a nonprofit soup kitchen.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Shaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaded. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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