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
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
In South Carolina’s Final Four matchup with Connecticut, Johnson shadowed Huskies’ shooting guard Azzi Fudd, holding the consensus top-five pick to just eight points on 3-for-15 shooting.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
The broader economic picture that the CEO painted is one of resilience shadowed by real vulnerability.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
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
Her distinctly unglamorous performance spans Martin’s small-town West Virginia beginnings to a professional career shadowed by her abusive manager-turned-husband (Ben Foster).
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
In South Carolina’s Final Four matchup with Connecticut, Johnson shadowed Huskies’ shooting guard Azzi Fudd, holding the consensus top-five pick to just eight points on 3-for-15 shooting.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
The broader economic picture that the CEO painted is one of resilience shadowed by real vulnerability.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
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
Her distinctly unglamorous performance spans Martin’s small-town West Virginia beginnings to a professional career shadowed by her abusive manager-turned-husband (Ben Foster).
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shadowed
Adjective
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Bush violet thrives in shady conditions of the porch, producing an abundance of bright purple blooms throughout the growing season.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
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As long as there’s plenty of clearance for fire safety measures, the tree’s branches can provide a shady spot for gathering while the sun is still high in the sky.—
Marisa Donnelly,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Bo Bichette led off the bottom of the first with a home run against right-hander Zack Littell, and the Mets chased him from the game in the fourth inning.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Officers briefly chased the suspect through Highland Park, but backed off.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The report, issued on April 30, contains 14 recommendations, some of which were obscured from public view for security reasons.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Like too many others of his time, Smith’s sheer greatness tends to be obscured, his legacy overlooked.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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The deadly fires that devastated homes in Pacific Palisades and Altadena also laid waste to a lush canopy of leaves and pine needles that had cooled and shaded residents here for generations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The gardens feel like a quiet escape within the city, shaded and thoughtfully designed, more like a living piece of art than a typical museum space.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 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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On one side, that means making sure original materials, such as original negatives, prints, sound elements, are properly stored, tracked, and protected.—
Chris Yogerst,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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The Associated Press has tracked more than 150 such incidents linked to Moscow by Western officials since the invasion of Ukraine.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Fox Nation President Lauren Petterson said in the press release that Season 1 showed just how easily lines can be blurred between fiction and reality.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Cody Rhodes destroys ‘outside forces’ in scathing promo Cody Rhodes’ promos in the midst of Pat McAfee’s insertion into his WrestleMania feud with Randy Orton blurred the line on what was real and what was kayfabe.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Progress has been made, but it must be protected.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The mansion is protected by a conservation easement with the Missouri Preservation Society, protecting the house and a one-foot radius around it from being torn down.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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“Shadowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shadowed. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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