as in shady
protected from the sun's rays
walking along the park's shaded pathway
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Recent Examples of shaded
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
Two coolers were used for scooping ice under a shaded tent, while the other two sat in direct sun.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Bridges, ramps, overpasses and shaded areas tend to freeze first.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
When the seedlings are several inches tall, and the temperature is at least 50°F, set them outside for a couple of hours in a shaded location.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
That could allow ice to linger into the start of the workweek, especially in shaded or untreated areas.
—Troy Bridges, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
The Sylvox Frameless Outdoor TV is engineered for shaded and partially covered environments.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
Reviewers also appreciate the park’s dog-friendly policy and the abundance of shaded areas during hot summer months.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
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
The moon’s face will be fully shaded from view.
—Nathaniel Levine, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
If your county is shaded green on the map, routine travel is expected to proceed normally.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
At full buildout, the development is expected to include more than 1,250 residential units, roughly 200,000 square feet of retail space, a 100-key boutique hotel and a network of new parks and shaded sidewalks to support outdoor dining and events.
—Alexandria Mansfield, Florida Times-Union, 26 Jan. 2026
Sinner then eviscerated Alex de Minaur in the quarterfinals, shaded a close first set against Ben Shelton and dominated the next two in the semis, and never looked fewer than several classes above Alexander Zverev in the final.
—Owen Lewis, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The gardens are wide, old and shaded and the design is classic Balinese.
—Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
Two coolers were used for scooping ice under a shaded tent, while the other two sat in direct sun.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Bridges, ramps, overpasses and shaded areas tend to freeze first.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
When the seedlings are several inches tall, and the temperature is at least 50°F, set them outside for a couple of hours in a shaded location.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
That could allow ice to linger into the start of the workweek, especially in shaded or untreated areas.
—Troy Bridges, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
The Sylvox Frameless Outdoor TV is engineered for shaded and partially covered environments.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
Reviewers also appreciate the park’s dog-friendly policy and the abundance of shaded areas during hot summer months.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
The moon’s face will be fully shaded from view.
—Nathaniel Levine, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
If your county is shaded green on the map, routine travel is expected to proceed normally.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
At full buildout, the development is expected to include more than 1,250 residential units, roughly 200,000 square feet of retail space, a 100-key boutique hotel and a network of new parks and shaded sidewalks to support outdoor dining and events.
—Alexandria Mansfield, Florida Times-Union, 26 Jan. 2026
Sinner then eviscerated Alex de Minaur in the quarterfinals, shaded a close first set against Ben Shelton and dominated the next two in the semis, and never looked fewer than several classes above Alexander Zverev in the final.
—Owen Lewis, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The gardens are wide, old and shaded and the design is classic Balinese.
—Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaded
Adjective
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In a world where most sports have a shady underbelly and the fixes often are in one way or another, no one is ever going to tell you that boxing of all competitions is an avarice or sticky-fingers-free zone.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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When Leo breaks his leg and Pia is allowed into the wider world to take over his shady delivery business, Pia begins to ask questions about her family’s past and the secrets her father may be hiding.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Can it be both protected and held accountable?—
Leah Downey,
The New York Review of Books,
7 Feb. 2026
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It can be worn as a tote, crossbody, or shoulder bag, and has anti-theft features to keep your belongings protected from thieves and pickpockets.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There is nothing quite like seeing the soaring peaks and shadowed valleys of the Moon, or the distinct ring structure of Saturn, or endless other astronomical objects, through a telescope lens.—
Emma Marcucci,
The Conversation,
13 Jan. 2026
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In some communities, the traditional celebrations were shadowed by grief.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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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Quarterback Eli Manning also was a high-profile top-15 finalist who lost in the voting, which is conducted by a panel of 50 voters — most of them media members who have covered the NFL for many years.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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And looking at this area that was covered in ugly graffiti is such a welcome change.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Conditions can vary significantly over short distances in the mountains, particularly overnight, as cooler air pools in higher terrain and sheltered areas.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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How to Harden Off Plants To begin hardening off plants, move the seedling trays and pots outdoors to a sheltered section of your yard that receives dappled light.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Shaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaded. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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