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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
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
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
East Wing rooms are shaded, and those on both ground levels have a very private garden patio or two.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaded
Adjective
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The company is also developing Blood Aces, which will see Stallone and Yellowstone star Cole Hauser team to produce, with Hauser attached to star as shady casino operator Benny Binion.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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Mahonia is an evergreen shrub with intricate leaf texture that infuses movement into shady spaces.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Rails need to be in place so that human creativity and human input are protected, recognizing the value that humans bring to the fore.—
Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.D,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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In its heyday, the massive 20-sided tower was protected by a ditch, curtain wall, and moat.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Global disaster shadowed this year’s Witten Days for New Chamber Music, an ostensibly insular contemporary-music festival that takes place each spring in the Ruhr Valley, in Germany.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Cassidy’s vote in favor of convicting the president after his 2021 impeachment has shadowed him since.—
Thomas Beaumont,
Fortune,
17 May 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 Star-Telegram service journalism team covered a range of news this week, from Hollywood productions filming in small North Texas towns to retail comebacks and consumer protection questions.—
Jake Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2026
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The clip, which included background noise and echoes, covered the last 30 seconds of the flight as the pilots struggled with the disabled aircraft as well as recordings of testing the NTSB did on another aircraft.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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In Denver, however, sheltered homelessness in that group decreased by 28% and street homelessness fell by 57%.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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In 1987, such genuine earnestness in a song that was actually about something was novel and welcome to listeners like me, who felt alienated by Top 40 radio but were too sheltered to encounter, let alone embrace, hardcore or rap.—
Dan Kois,
Pitchfork,
17 May 2026
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“Shaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaded. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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