as in shady
protected from the sun's rays
walking along the park's shaded pathway
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Recent Examples of shaded
Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Rove provides onsite staff during peak charging hours, plus an indoor lounge, free Wi-Fi, restrooms, nighttime security, a shaded canopy, and 40 DC fast chargers.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
Any variety of this beautiful flower will work in a shaded garden and will attract pollinators.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Campers can attach multiple tents together and secure on various awnings to create shaded entries, auxiliary rooms and tunnels.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
Growing to just 12 feet in height, this small tree can be used as a specimen plant in sunny or lightly shaded yards, or grown in the rear of flower beds to serve as a backdrop for lower growing shrubs and perennials.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
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
Other on-site highlights include a swimming pool and hot tub, pickleball courts, a gym, bathhouse facilities, outdoor barbecue grills, firepits, shaded cabanas, and a dog park.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
There’s more to discover across the outdoor grounds, including landscaped gardens—one of which encompasses a reflecting pool, a koi fish pond, alfresco dining and lounge areas shaded by pergolas, a summer kitchen, and the swimming pool.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
With elegant herringbone flooring, rich Indonesian artwork, and ironwood decor, The Meru’s 184 airy suites are kept private with teak screens and shaded by tropical greenery.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, artisanal imbibing has emerged as a more modern draw, with dozens of distilleries, breweries, and wineries offering weekly live music on sprawling lawns shaded by trees.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
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
Adjective
That’s because workers this spring are adding to STU’s on-campus football stadium, building a shaded home grandstand with about 2,000 seats.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Rove provides onsite staff during peak charging hours, plus an indoor lounge, free Wi-Fi, restrooms, nighttime security, a shaded canopy, and 40 DC fast chargers.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
Any variety of this beautiful flower will work in a shaded garden and will attract pollinators.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Campers can attach multiple tents together and secure on various awnings to create shaded entries, auxiliary rooms and tunnels.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
Growing to just 12 feet in height, this small tree can be used as a specimen plant in sunny or lightly shaded yards, or grown in the rear of flower beds to serve as a backdrop for lower growing shrubs and perennials.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
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
Other on-site highlights include a swimming pool and hot tub, pickleball courts, a gym, bathhouse facilities, outdoor barbecue grills, firepits, shaded cabanas, and a dog park.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Preservation Society of Newport County now maintains those landscapes, including the towering beeches that have shaded the city for generations.
—Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
There’s more to discover across the outdoor grounds, including landscaped gardens—one of which encompasses a reflecting pool, a koi fish pond, alfresco dining and lounge areas shaded by pergolas, a summer kitchen, and the swimming pool.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
With elegant herringbone flooring, rich Indonesian artwork, and ironwood decor, The Meru’s 184 airy suites are kept private with teak screens and shaded by tropical greenery.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, artisanal imbibing has emerged as a more modern draw, with dozens of distilleries, breweries, and wineries offering weekly live music on sprawling lawns shaded by trees.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaded
Adjective
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Leptospires survive in shady, wet and muddy environments, building up on mud particles as slime.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Alex Cooper asked Alix Earle what’s the beef between them after Earle had seemingly been reposting and commenting on shady videos about her for some time.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The draft pick was top-10 protected in 2026, and with the Panthers owning the eighth-worst record in the NHL this season, the worst that pick can be after the draft lottery is 10th, as a maximum of two teams can potentially move up past the Panthers in that lottery.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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The defendants are seeking to dismiss his suit, arguing in court filings that they are protected by prosecutorial immunity and that Baldwin has failed to state a claim.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Controversies, criminal allegations Flores’ career has also been shadowed by controversy.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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But for all the success and laughter in his life, it was shadowed by dark clouds.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 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 Zestt Dreamsoft Travel Scarf is the perfect thing to make sure you’re always covered (literally).—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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The viral dessert, which uses minimal ingredients, is typically made with fresh Medjool dates filled with natural nut butter, then covered in dark chocolate and topped with flaky salt.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The central location—right around the corner from the Pantheon, yet tucked into a piazza that feels somewhat sheltered from the tourist crowds—offers the best of both worlds.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Unlike RVs and larger ground tents that offer enough tall, voluminous sheltered space to encourage campers to spend time inside any time, day or night, smaller tents, whether pitched on the ground or atop the vehicle, lack this luxury.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Shaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaded. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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