as in shady
protected from the sun's rays
walking along the park's shaded pathway
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Recent Examples of shaded
Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Four shaded porches provide plenty of room to unwind on a swing, hammock, or rocking chair.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
As the seconds ticked down, shaded his coverage to Mark’s left, taking away the drive.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
Book two nights for the Sicilian tiles, the pool shaded by fruit trees, and the restaurant that draws people from across Sicily.
—Jenn Rice, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
If your county is shaded green on the map, routine travel is expected to proceed normally.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 18 Mar. 2026
For the first time in more than two decades, the Oscars have a new competitive category — and Sunday night's ceremony revealed the bracket's debut winner at the biggest event in Hollywood, who in her acceptance speech playfully shaded director Paul Thomas Anderson's lack of Academy Awards.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
Keep feeders shaded in heat, sunny when cool, and clean often to keep the birds safe and coming back.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Hamoa Beach This half-circle of salt-and-pepper colored sand—a mix of lava rock and white coral—on the east coast is shaded by native hala trees.
—Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
The park also offers stroller and wheelchair rentals, nursing rooms, and shaded rest areas, so it’s set up for extended visits with mixed groups.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Experts recommend immediately moving to shaded areas or lower-angle slopes.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Four shaded porches provide plenty of room to unwind on a swing, hammock, or rocking chair.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
If Betts is shaded, Rice or Charlisse Leger-Walker can quickly initiate from the perimeter.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
As the seconds ticked down, shaded his coverage to Mark’s left, taking away the drive.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
Book two nights for the Sicilian tiles, the pool shaded by fruit trees, and the restaurant that draws people from across Sicily.
—Jenn Rice, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
If your county is shaded green on the map, routine travel is expected to proceed normally.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 18 Mar. 2026
For the first time in more than two decades, the Oscars have a new competitive category — and Sunday night's ceremony revealed the bracket's debut winner at the biggest event in Hollywood, who in her acceptance speech playfully shaded director Paul Thomas Anderson's lack of Academy Awards.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
Keep feeders shaded in heat, sunny when cool, and clean often to keep the birds safe and coming back.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Hamoa Beach This half-circle of salt-and-pepper colored sand—a mix of lava rock and white coral—on the east coast is shaded by native hala trees.
—Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
The park also offers stroller and wheelchair rentals, nursing rooms, and shaded rest areas, so it’s set up for extended visits with mixed groups.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaded
Adjective
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This Editorial Board took particular umbrage at the shady origins of the proposal.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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There’s something slightly shady about this time of year, too, where mid-major talent gets showcased so that the players can get plucked out of school by the major conferences.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In January 2026, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released plans to open up parts of Southern California, including public land adjacent to national and state parks, protected coastlines, and waterways.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
20 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday night, Campbell responded to the letter, stating that most of the claims Harold mentioned in the letter take issue with his personal opinion, which is protected under First Amendment rights and his role as a journalist and commentator.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The technology provides a 360-degree image of a wreck, allowing archaeologists to examine portions of the ship that are typically shadowed in standard surveys.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
11 Mar. 2026
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Sweep a 6-inch telescope across the line separating night from dark — known as the terminator — slightly above the lunar equator to find the Montes Apennines mountain range curving from the shadowed to the sunlit side of the Earth's satellite.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 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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Thompson and Allen covered the net in all three games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Superstorm Sandy, which in 2012 flooded New York City and neighbors, had tropical storm-force winds that covered an area nearly one-fifth the area of the contiguous United States.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But other activists allege that such policies lead to the unnecessary suffering of sheltered animals.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Begin by placing the pot in a sheltered area outside for a few hours each day.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Shaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaded. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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