as in protecting
to shelter (something) from light and heat
the trees shaded us quite nicely from the noonday sun
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Recent Examples of shading
That seems to be shading the truth of the matter.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
According to a screenshot obtained by Page Six, Cattrall liked a fan comment shading the show on her Instagram post celebrating another year around the sun.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The design by Studio-MLA and OMA calls for twenty-six-foot-tall metal structures that resemble California pop- pies, shading a split-level amphitheater and outdoor restaurant.
—Sam Bloch
august 8, Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
Wearing cargo shorts, flip-flops and a baseball cap shading his eyes from the sun, Dalton Henry Stout blends in easily in rural America.
—Aram Roston, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
According to a screenshot obtained by Page Six, Cattrall liked a fan comment shading the show on her Instagram post celebrating another year around the sun.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The design by Studio-MLA and OMA calls for twenty-six-foot-tall metal structures that resemble California pop- pies, shading a split-level amphitheater and outdoor restaurant.
—Sam Bloch
august 8, Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
Wearing cargo shorts, flip-flops and a baseball cap shading his eyes from the sun, Dalton Henry Stout blends in easily in rural America.
—Aram Roston, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shading
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While many executives are pausing on big hires or deferring large projects, Dave Anderson, Founder of TSC Security, argues that protecting your company’s digital assets should not be placed on the back burner.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Indiana University is the worst public university in the country for fostering and protecting free speech on campus, according to a national First Amendment organization that ranks universities annually.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Broncos, however, happen to have a certain Defensive Player of the Year shadowing Ridley.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
5 Sep. 2025
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Carpentersville welcomes four firefighters from Zacatecas Four firefighters from Zacatecas, Mexico, are shadowing Carpentersville and Woodstock firefighters for two weeks, training alongside crews and sharing programs, according to the village of Carpentersville.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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An example is Pure Storage with their recent report issued this month covering February 2024 through February 2025.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Jac’s professional career started at ESPN, covering the NFL and contributing to Sunday NFL Countdown.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Shading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shading. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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