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
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
Too, though the Basque Country is today is fully integrated into Spain, while retaining a great deal of autonomy, as well as its unique language and culture, the region’s relationship with the Iberian nation is shadowed by its history as the home of terrorist organization ETA.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Too, though the Basque Country is today is fully integrated into Spain, while retaining a great deal of autonomy, as well as its unique language and culture, the region’s relationship with the Iberian nation is shadowed by its history as the home of terrorist organization ETA.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shadowed
Adjective
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For the first time, Rue is placed in the caretaker role, personally dropping Angel off at a shady rehab facility.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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Put it out in a shady space to delay spoilage and replace any remaining suet after two weeks.—
Lauren David,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 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 lead truck attempted to contact the tower 40 seconds after the plane was given clearance to ask to cross the runway, but a simultaneous transmission obscured the call.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
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For some, the implications of duplicity and obscured identity in the line could well apply to its author—and thereby hangs a tale.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Beyond the monumental reception area, the indoor-outdoor resort maintains a serene atmosphere with minimalist decor, shaded corridors flanked by leafy gardens, and plenty of secluded sitting areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The project includes a pedestrian bridge, shaded seating and a water feature.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
23 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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Once you’re signed up and your accounts are connected, every purchase and mile tracked will earn you Hoka Perks like coupons, percent off rewards, free Runna trials, and more.—
Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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In a study published in Science Advances on Wednesday, Michaelson and his team grouped regions of the human genome by age and looked for which groups tracked closest to language ability.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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Two of Horner's former teachers – both requesting their faces be blurred – delivered some of the most emotional testimony of the day.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The offense has blurred the lines between inconsistent and borderline unwatchable.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nataliia, protected by the walls of her hallway bunker, was mostly unscathed.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Colbert lambasted the dinner hosts, too, suggesting Washington media protected the Bush administration.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Shadowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shadowed. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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