as in shady
protected from the sun's rays
walking along the park's shaded pathway
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Recent Examples of shaded
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2026
Inside, light from shaded lamps and sconces glows amber-soft.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Notice that nobody is in both shaded areas—that is, there’s no one who didn’t get bigger leg muscles during at least one of the two training periods.
—Outside, 6 Jan. 2026
Water thoroughly after repotting, and keep it in a shaded area for a few days.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
Outside, the marinas become villages — food stalls, shaded lounges, the steady murmur of deals being courted.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Sourced from regions as far-flung as Madagascar and Asia, centella asiatica—also known as Tiger Grass, Gotu Kola, or Cica—thrives in swampy terrain and shaded, moisture-rich forests.
—Alice Abbiadati, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Yes, there is a kids club, playground, and a shaded baby pool, but these elements don’t take center stage.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
Manatee Springs has 80 shaded campsites across three loops, all within an easy walk of the main spring.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 12 Jan. 2026
Grow ferns in a cool, shaded indoor space or outside in an area protected from the sun during summer.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 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, 25 Dec. 2025
Dotted throughout the greenery stand shaded structures and small buildings, each a hub of human activity.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025
Some are shaded by tree canopy.
—Diana Stralberg, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
At Castaways Point Park, walk the paved and shaded path along Indian Creek.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
If your county is shaded green on the map, routine travel is expected to proceed normally.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 12 Dec. 2025
Texans linebacker Henry To’oTo’o shaded Nix’s movement to the right, positioning himself to take away an underneath route or a Nix sprint to the edge.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Living and dining areas open directly onto spacious terraces and shaded lounges, with views extending to the horizon over the Caribbean Sea.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2026
Inside, light from shaded lamps and sconces glows amber-soft.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Notice that nobody is in both shaded areas—that is, there’s no one who didn’t get bigger leg muscles during at least one of the two training periods.
—Outside, 6 Jan. 2026
Water thoroughly after repotting, and keep it in a shaded area for a few days.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
Outside, the marinas become villages — food stalls, shaded lounges, the steady murmur of deals being courted.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Sourced from regions as far-flung as Madagascar and Asia, centella asiatica—also known as Tiger Grass, Gotu Kola, or Cica—thrives in swampy terrain and shaded, moisture-rich forests.
—Alice Abbiadati, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Yes, there is a kids club, playground, and a shaded baby pool, but these elements don’t take center stage.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
Manatee Springs has 80 shaded campsites across three loops, all within an easy walk of the main spring.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
Verb
The gardens are wide, old and shaded and the design is classic Balinese.
—Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 12 Jan. 2026
Grow ferns in a cool, shaded indoor space or outside in an area protected from the sun during summer.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 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, 25 Dec. 2025
Dotted throughout the greenery stand shaded structures and small buildings, each a hub of human activity.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025
Some are shaded by tree canopy.
—Diana Stralberg, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025
At Castaways Point Park, walk the paved and shaded path along Indian Creek.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
If your county is shaded green on the map, routine travel is expected to proceed normally.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 12 Dec. 2025
Texans linebacker Henry To’oTo’o shaded Nix’s movement to the right, positioning himself to take away an underneath route or a Nix sprint to the edge.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaded
Adjective
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Hikers dip into shady trails lined with thick brush, a favorite path being the Myakka Canopy Walkway, which offers a rare peek into the ecosystems—both minuscule and massive—within the swampy marshland.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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In several cases, devices sold as simple media streamers appear to quietly turn your home internet connection into part of larger networks used for shady online activity.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Certain messages or actions, like inciting immediate violence or making true threats, aren’t protected speech.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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It’s made from flexible pebbled leather that molds against your body comfortably and features four metal feet on the bottom to keep the bag protected and clean.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In some communities, the traditional celebrations were shadowed by grief.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2025
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McCullar shadowed all-star Trae Young, who scored just nine points total, none when guarded by the former KU standout.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
29 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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She's also covered the cartel wars along the TX-MX border, Congress in Mexico City, 3 presidential races, and 6 hurricanes.—
Karen Brooks Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
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At the check-in desk (which is covered in palm-frond prints), you’ll be greeted with a free cold PBR, a tribute to the can-crushing dexterity of the notorious Blondie, who works the legendary lounge downstairs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Make sure to protect your fruit tree from freezing temperatures in winter by either bringing it indoors or to a sheltered location, or insulating the pot with a blanket and topping with a layer of mulch.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Timmins has long been an analytical darling in a sheltered third-pair capacity.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Shaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaded. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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