as in pursuit
the act of going after or in the tracks of another
the submarine's relentless shadowing of the destroyer
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1
as in chasing
to go after or on the track of
shadowing the suspect to see what he was up to
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2
as in obscuring
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
thickening clouds shadowed the countryside
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as in shading
to shelter (something) from light and heat
a pathway shadowed by a canopy of arching branches
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Recent Examples of shadowing
Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
The British military carried out a similar shadowing operation in July, after spotting the Russian sub Novorossiysk in its territorial waters.
—CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
Conversely, clinginess, shadowing, or distress during brief separations may signal a need for more support and predictability.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
The best way to explore a pivot is through low-risk experiments—side projects, volunteering, freelancing or shadowing.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, a deviant killer operating in the yakuza underworld seems to be shadowing their moves.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
Saleh said shadowing a specific receiver tends to be easier for the cornerback doing the shadowing than the rest of the secondary, which must adjust and compensate in term of responsibility and technique.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, Johnson learned the blues by shadowing Charley Patton and Son House.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Sussex Fire Chief Kristopher Grod said shadowing firefighters is a great opportunity for Hudson and those like her.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Apply white or green face makeup with shadowing as needed.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Council led the fast break on several occasions and showed intensity on the defensive end, shadowing his man.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
Kuhr again relied heavily on zone coverage, but for the first time all season tasked star corner Christian Gonzalez with shadowing an opposing receiver.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
Saleh said shadowing a specific receiver tends to be easier for the cornerback doing the shadowing than the rest of the secondary, which must adjust and compensate in term of responsibility and technique.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
The British military carried out a similar shadowing operation in July, after spotting the Russian sub Novorossiysk in its territorial waters.
—CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
Conversely, clinginess, shadowing, or distress during brief separations may signal a need for more support and predictability.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
The best way to explore a pivot is through low-risk experiments—side projects, volunteering, freelancing or shadowing.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Vinicius Jr, who is often tasked with shadowing one of the opposition centre-backs, started the season well in this regard and even forced a mistake well up the pitch to create a goal for Mbappe in August’s 3-0 away win against Real Oviedo.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, a deviant killer operating in the yakuza underworld seems to be shadowing their moves.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
Saleh said shadowing a specific receiver tends to be easier for the cornerback doing the shadowing than the rest of the secondary, which must adjust and compensate in term of responsibility and technique.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, Johnson learned the blues by shadowing Charley Patton and Son House.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Sussex Fire Chief Kristopher Grod said shadowing firefighters is a great opportunity for Hudson and those like her.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Apply white or green face makeup with shadowing as needed.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Council led the fast break on several occasions and showed intensity on the defensive end, shadowing his man.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
Kuhr again relied heavily on zone coverage, but for the first time all season tasked star corner Christian Gonzalez with shadowing an opposing receiver.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shadowing
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This commitment marks a dramatic shift from Chicago’s lukewarm pursuit last February, when the Ricketts family ownership group authorized team president Jed Hoyer to offer Bregman a four-year, $115 million contract.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Giroux and Flowers said the film explores Greenberg’s pursuit as professional boundaries are tested.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Two of the monkeys had applauded the event with hopping and grunts, but the other three had shot like arrows into the trees, chasing after the peculiar bird that had remained indifferent to their antics.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Even in an era when AI can write code, Brin cautioned students against chasing—or abandoning—fields of study based solely on automation fears.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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This International Dark Sky Park, located in southwest Texas, is about a six-hour drive from San Antonio, the nearest city, so there won't be much light pollution obscuring your views of the constellations.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Yet this focus on the moment of capture risks obscuring the more consequential lesson.—
Cristina Guevara,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Chef Davide Bisetto and pastry chef Tim Ricci’s restaurant is set inside a grand palazzo, complete with mint-green parasols shading a garden oasis.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2025
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James Cameron is shading the Oscars for often rejecting science-fiction movies.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
19 Dec. 2025
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This ensuing odyssey rapidly evolves from a mere tracking expedition into a brutal test of endurance and a profound, sensory initiation.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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People are going all out to make their cards visually appealing and fun to use, turning goal-tracking into a hands-on activity that’s both satisfying and motivating.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Gilbert had two decades of experience in the television industry under his belt before pursuing the idea of following an American family through a period in their lives amid a palpable societal and generational shift across the country.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Other technology giants in China, including Baidu , have been pursuing similar full-stack strategies.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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Add this set of room-darkening curtains to block light for a darker bedroom at night, or grab this fleece blanket to snuggle up with and add texture to a room.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2025
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Alternating between onion and potatoes when grating helps keep the potatoes from darkening.—
Joan Nathan,
Saveur,
4 Dec. 2025
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Our students, families, and taxpayers deserve leaders who put the best interests of the community first, not individuals who appear focused on protecting one another instead of protecting the integrity of our school system.—
Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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But many environmental experts, including Earthjustice senior attorney Mychal Ozaeta, say the proposal caters to the coal industry rather than protecting communities.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Shadowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shadowing. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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