as in shady
protected from the sun's rays
sat in a shadowed corner of the garden
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as in chased
to go after or on the track of
shadowing the suspect to see what he was up to
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as in obscured
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
thickening clouds shadowed the countryside
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Recent Examples of shadowed
Alex Ross, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Cassidy’s vote in favor of convicting the president after his 2021 impeachment has shadowed him since.
—Thomas Beaumont, Fortune, 17 May 2026
After 73 editions, San Sebastián still remains slightly off the radar for some in the industry, shadowed by its bigger European counterparts.
—Jennifer Green, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
But the surge has been shadowed by a spate of deadly crashes.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
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
Controversies, criminal allegations Flores’ career has also been shadowed by controversy.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
But for all the success and laughter in his life, it was shadowed by dark clouds.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Key to this is including the fact that the moon's tilt has changed over time, meaning that some of the craters that were shadowed three billion years ago are no longer, while others have slipped into shadow.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Cassidy’s vote in favor of convicting the president after his 2021 impeachment has shadowed him since.
—Thomas Beaumont, Fortune, 17 May 2026
After 73 editions, San Sebastián still remains slightly off the radar for some in the industry, shadowed by its bigger European counterparts.
—Jennifer Green, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
But the surge has been shadowed by a spate of deadly crashes.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
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
Controversies, criminal allegations Flores’ career has also been shadowed by controversy.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
But for all the success and laughter in his life, it was shadowed by dark clouds.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Key to this is including the fact that the moon's tilt has changed over time, meaning that some of the craters that were shadowed three billion years ago are no longer, while others have slipped into shadow.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shadowed
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
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In April, Clarke was arrested on drug charges in Arkansas after he was chased by authorities, CBS affiliate WREG-TV reported.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The bear chased other groups of visitors.—
Mark Price
May 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Images of the enclosure are tightly censored and obscured on digital mapping platforms.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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The unveiling of definition that has long been obscured.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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The patio is shaded and glassed in, but with open panels above to allow for airflow.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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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
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
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None of the six Southern California counties from Ventura County to San Diego County tracked by Attom saw median condo prices rise year over year.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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So far, the object has been tracked only 24 times over several days.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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The individuals' faces were blurred and authorities did not identify them in their news release.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Mornings blurred into basketball practices, and afternoons drifted toward softball workouts.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
15 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
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“Shadowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shadowed. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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