as in shady
protected from the sun's rays
walking along the park's shaded pathway
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Recent Examples of shaded
Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Parking on the roof of the Universal Orlando garage in broad, blazing daylight, then passing two levels of empty, shaded parking slots.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Marigolds are bright and hardy and naturally help deter some pests, while impatiens are perfect for shaded porches and small entryways.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Jung Hoo Lee sliced a Sheehan fastball down the left field line, spinning away from where Hernández was slightly shaded towards the gap.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 15 May 2026
But Araki has shaded in the margins masterfully, with vivid supporting turns by Chase Sui Wonders, Daveed Diggs and the now-ubiquitous Charli XCX.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Though rocky, the loop’s descent is shaded by pines, unlike much of this otherwise sunny hike.
—Abigail Bliss, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
The areas shaded on this map will require temporary residential parking permits during the 2026 FIFA Fan Festival.
—Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Best Restaurants Flying Iguana The go-to for Tex-Mex, Latin fare, and blood orange and passionfruit margs in Beaches Town Center, Flying Iguana has shaded sidewalk seating and an open-air dining room where the chunky guacamole is prepared tableside.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Move the container so it is shaded from afternoon sun.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
The gardens feel like a quiet escape within the city, shaded and thoughtfully designed, more like a living piece of art than a typical museum space.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Adjective
These small vegetables can thrive in a larger container, under the leaves of a taller tomato plant, or in a shaded area of the yard.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Parking on the roof of the Universal Orlando garage in broad, blazing daylight, then passing two levels of empty, shaded parking slots.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Marigolds are bright and hardy and naturally help deter some pests, while impatiens are perfect for shaded porches and small entryways.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
Verb
The patio is shaded and glassed in, but with open panels above to allow for airflow.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Jung Hoo Lee sliced a Sheehan fastball down the left field line, spinning away from where Hernández was slightly shaded towards the gap.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 15 May 2026
But Araki has shaded in the margins masterfully, with vivid supporting turns by Chase Sui Wonders, Daveed Diggs and the now-ubiquitous Charli XCX.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Though rocky, the loop’s descent is shaded by pines, unlike much of this otherwise sunny hike.
—Abigail Bliss, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
The areas shaded on this map will require temporary residential parking permits during the 2026 FIFA Fan Festival.
—Brandon Goldner, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Best Restaurants Flying Iguana The go-to for Tex-Mex, Latin fare, and blood orange and passionfruit margs in Beaches Town Center, Flying Iguana has shaded sidewalk seating and an open-air dining room where the chunky guacamole is prepared tableside.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Move the container so it is shaded from afternoon sun.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
The gardens feel like a quiet escape within the city, shaded and thoughtfully designed, more like a living piece of art than a typical museum space.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaded
Adjective
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To inspire your planting design, here are some of the top native groundcovers experts recommend for sunny or shady spaces, and tips on how to use these plants to your advantage.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
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When not flapping their wings, the chicks waddle around the nest, finding shady spots and playing with sticks and their dad's tail, the nonprofit said.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Later eras of pluralism and multiculturalism celebrated diversity and protected the ability of communities to preserve their identities.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The good news is that Chrome will automatically update as soon as the update reaches you, and you will be protected once the browser is restarted.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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But the surge has been shadowed by a spate of deadly crashes.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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All three statements were accompanied by a picture of the club’s empty stadium, with Burnley’s appropriately shadowed out in darkness.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the darkened foyer, Ember contemplated this unassuming bit of paper, momentarily paralyzed by a mixture of dread and excitement stirred together, an overpowering sensation that oozed from the crown of her head, down the length of her body, then hardened, like a soft golden resin becoming solid.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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The fan continued over the barrier, fell in front of a red ad for a local butcher shop and landed in an area covered by grass and dirt at the west end of the bullpen.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Additionally, our commerce writers and editors have previously covered a vast array of supportive sandals, including ones that support your feet all day at theme parks and music festivals, plus flip-flops that are actually comfortable.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Opt for the sheltered roof terrace and take your time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Why Ketchikan matters Long before Ketchikan became a bustling fishing town and cruise port, the sheltered waterways of Southeast Alaska were home to Indigenous communities whose histories were carved into towering cedar totems.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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“Shaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaded. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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