as in shady
protected from the sun's rays
walking along the park's shaded pathway
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Recent Examples of shaded
Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
The grounds are just as stunning, and even on the hottest summer day guests feel at ease walking through the lush, shaded gardens planted nearly 100 years ago.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 8 Apr. 2026
Set on a sprawling 400-acre ranch just over an hour southeast of Austin, Cattle Country Festival offers camping under shaded pecan tree groves along the banks of the Guadalupe River.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 6 Apr. 2026
As a cold-season grass, red fescue doesn't tolerate heat well, which makes the seed perfect for shaded yards.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Apr. 2026
Cauliflower benefits from cooler, shaded conditions.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
If your patio isn't covered, add a shaded element to your furniture layout.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
Globetrotting media types sip espressos while working at their laptops on the shaded outdoor terrace.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Exploring cities like Rome, Madrid, and Athens now means walking through shaded canyons and subterranean malls that feel like airport terminals.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Heather McRea, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
In another post, Shatner shaded the people who fell for the fake images and stories about him.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
Going outside now means scurrying along giant arcades, shaded from the Sun by massive canopies that filter 99% of its UV light.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
There’s often a rooftop involved—always with a view, sometimes with a plunge pool—and a courtyard shaded by citrus trees, because homes here have long been more inward-looking and oasis-like.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
Under orange tents that shaded the goods from the steady midday sun, the nonprofit’s workers and airport volunteers had set up bags of fruit, large heads of crispy cabbage, cartons of strawberries and other fresh produce, ready for on-the-go pickup between noon and four that afternoon.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Two small tents shaded those who got there earliest, leaving throngs of fans — the rest of us — to bake in the sun as security locked our phones in pouches.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
If Betts is shaded, Rice or Charlisse Leger-Walker can quickly initiate from the perimeter.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 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
Adjective
There’s a shaded patio out there that just begs for long, slow lunch or brunch visits, or splitting a rib-eye steak Diane at night.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
The grounds are just as stunning, and even on the hottest summer day guests feel at ease walking through the lush, shaded gardens planted nearly 100 years ago.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 8 Apr. 2026
Set on a sprawling 400-acre ranch just over an hour southeast of Austin, Cattle Country Festival offers camping under shaded pecan tree groves along the banks of the Guadalupe River.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 6 Apr. 2026
As a cold-season grass, red fescue doesn't tolerate heat well, which makes the seed perfect for shaded yards.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Apr. 2026
Cauliflower benefits from cooler, shaded conditions.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
If your patio isn't covered, add a shaded element to your furniture layout.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
Globetrotting media types sip espressos while working at their laptops on the shaded outdoor terrace.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Exploring cities like Rome, Madrid, and Athens now means walking through shaded canyons and subterranean malls that feel like airport terminals.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
For the humans, there are restrooms, shaded seating and a dog washing station.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
In another post, Shatner shaded the people who fell for the fake images and stories about him.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
Going outside now means scurrying along giant arcades, shaded from the Sun by massive canopies that filter 99% of its UV light.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
There’s often a rooftop involved—always with a view, sometimes with a plunge pool—and a courtyard shaded by citrus trees, because homes here have long been more inward-looking and oasis-like.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
Under orange tents that shaded the goods from the steady midday sun, the nonprofit’s workers and airport volunteers had set up bags of fruit, large heads of crispy cabbage, cartons of strawberries and other fresh produce, ready for on-the-go pickup between noon and four that afternoon.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Two small tents shaded those who got there earliest, leaving throngs of fans — the rest of us — to bake in the sun as security locked our phones in pouches.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
If Betts is shaded, Rice or Charlisse Leger-Walker can quickly initiate from the perimeter.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaded
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Wagner uses his corrupt politician father’s connections to stage a meeting for him and Morgan with Willa Quinn (Jennifer Jason Leigh), the shady political fixer connected to the disappearance of Morgan’s ex, Roman, 15 years ago.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Wagner had only occasional presence and went MIA for awhile, coming across as a shady character and a possible villain who was set up as a potential love interest for Morgan early on.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There was a brief red-carpet ceremony to welcome Vance at PAF Air Base Nur Khan, which was protected by heavy security.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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This inland route, protected from sea storms and pirates, enabled travelers to journey safely up and down the coast as if on a modern interstate highway.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The broader economic picture that the CEO painted is one of resilience shadowed by real vulnerability.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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The rest of the apartment, not so much—the hallway, which provides access to the other bedrooms and bathrooms, was galley-like and shadowed.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
4 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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Pour in 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, pressing asparagus down with a wooden spoon until mostly covered.—
Selma Brown Morrow,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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Where city parks would be covered in green grass this time of year, many are brown and dry.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Shaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaded. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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