SHADOWING Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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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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verb

present participle of shadow

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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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

Noun

That shift is evident across the board, from espresso and chocolate-toned brunettes to creamier, buttery blondes with soft shadowing, and reds that lean into gentle auburns with warm golden reflection. —

Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 May 2026 The algorithms, Zhu explained, filter out unwanted noise such as moonlight reflections, auroral light, the shadowing by clouds and vegetation, and even differences caused by the viewing angle of the satellite during different passes. —

Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026 Ryswyk also praised the relationships McCaulsky has built with automotive industry partners for students to do job shadowing, work part-time while in school or find full-time careers after graduation. —

Morgan Matzen, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 24 Feb. 2026 The rest of Robbie’s makeup was light and even-toned, comprised of subtle shadowing under her eyes and blushed lips. —

Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 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 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

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This same behavior now appears to extend into space, with Russia’s launch of several military spacecraft shadowing the US government’s most sophisticated spy satellites in low-Earth orbit several hundred miles above the planet. —

Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026 The Colts’ game plan will likely start with trying to contain Jackson with a linebacker and/or safety shadowing him on every play. —

James Boyd, New York Times, 15 May 2026 Climb employees can access programs for emerging leaders, mentorship connections, job shadowing opportunities, and financial wellness initiatives, and can even become certified credit union financial counselors. —

Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 13 May 2026 Flockhill, a working sheep station in New Zealand with top-notch food and accommodations, says guests rank its farm tours, which include shadowing the shepherds and viewing lambing and shearing, as the highlight of their stay. —

Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026 The Orange County Transportation Authority has said half of the public agency’s bus routes travel through the city, shadowing 75% of ATN’s routes, with the remaining of the soon-to-be-extinct routes within walking distance of existing OC Bus stops. —

Victoria Le, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026 This year, funnel week coincided with school breaks around the state, leading lawmakers to rise on the floor and recognize family members, business owners and students job shadowing them for the day. —

Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 19 Mar. 2026 While out on bail, Prager earned a nursing credential and began shadowing some of these doctors on their rounds. —

Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026 The documentary team immersed itself in the 2022 McDonald’s All-American Games, shadowing two boys and two girls throughout the weekend. —

Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for shadowing

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Activision says the campaign storyline will take players from trench warfare in Korea to close-quarters battles in New York, to high-speed pursuits through Paris, SAS night raids in Mumbai, and city-wide assaults to reclaim territory.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 28 May 2026
Historically, the company’s largest pursuits were in the city center, including the Peachtree Center complex, the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, the Hyatt Regency Atlanta and the city’s second-tallest building, Truist Plaza.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 28 May 2026