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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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
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
Emma Specter, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Emil Iverson, who's also from Trondheim, spent much of the past year shadowing Klæbo in an attempt to boost his own fitness and skills — even traveling to a training camp in Utah with him.
—Nathaniel Herz, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
If true, this likely suggests a very tense intercept scenario, perhaps even shadowing or escorting away from Chinese airspace.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
So naturally, shadowing him with a first-rate cornerback like Gonzalez makes sense.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Good was shot earlier this month by an ICE agent while shadowing federal law enforcement in her vehicle.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Since September, Druzhyna has spent his weekdays in Milwaukee, attending classes and shadowing other perfusionists during surgery.
—Natalie Yahr, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
By Michael Pollan Anyone who thinks the contemplative life amounts to a form of quietism or a retreat from the world’s suffering should spend some time shadowing Joan Halifax, the Zen priest and anthropologist.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Advertisement To ground their performances, Damon and Affleck each spent time in Miami with the police department, shadowing officers whose work directly informed the film.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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
Verb
This week, Vogue spoke to Madden about moving from memoir to fiction, shadowing projectionists and gas station attendants to get a feel for her characters’ worlds, creating a mood board for her writing projects, and complicating our cultural understanding of abuse.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Emil Iverson, who's also from Trondheim, spent much of the past year shadowing Klæbo in an attempt to boost his own fitness and skills — even traveling to a training camp in Utah with him.
—Nathaniel Herz, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
If true, this likely suggests a very tense intercept scenario, perhaps even shadowing or escorting away from Chinese airspace.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
So naturally, shadowing him with a first-rate cornerback like Gonzalez makes sense.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Good was shot earlier this month by an ICE agent while shadowing federal law enforcement in her vehicle.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Since September, Druzhyna has spent his weekdays in Milwaukee, attending classes and shadowing other perfusionists during surgery.
—Natalie Yahr, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
By Michael Pollan Anyone who thinks the contemplative life amounts to a form of quietism or a retreat from the world’s suffering should spend some time shadowing Joan Halifax, the Zen priest and anthropologist.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Advertisement To ground their performances, Damon and Affleck each spent time in Miami with the police department, shadowing officers whose work directly informed the film.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shadowing
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According to police, Matuszewski allegedly engaged police in a pursuit, driving recklessly and failing to stay his lane.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2026
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The possibility of embracing al fresco living via these outdoor kitchen ideas is an exciting pursuit; consider options like firing up the grilling station, utilizing a stylish pizza oven, or enjoying a meal under a pergola along with friends and family.—
Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Though South Dakota State is a regular participant in the NCAA Tournament, and likely would have been dancing win or lose, the Bison were chasing their first bid in the 68-team field.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Like many of their fans, each member was born to immigrant parents who settled in Southern California chasing something better.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Other officers then deployed at least three tear gas canisters seconds later, obscuring the entire scene in a cloud of chemicals.—
Bob Ortega,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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This feature can also be applied on an app-by-app basis and/or just to notifications, obscuring part of the screen.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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Groundcovers also help the garden by shading the soil, conserving moisture, and preventing erosion.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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There will be keggers, hook-ups, late nights and early mornings, all without shading Greg as a sad old man trying to turn back time.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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All Empire vehicles have tracking devices, sharing location and timing information with scores of transport and Academy staff via two command centers — one at corporate headquarters in El Segundo and one at the Dolby.—
Brett Berk,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Vols frequently targeted him on deep crossers and vertical routes, where his stride length and ball tracking stood out.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Another lawsuit has challenged whether the legislature had the authority to begin pursuing the redistricting plan prior to the vote on the amendment.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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Before Castro began preventing citizens from leaving the country, Cuba’s then-thriving professional leagues had already turned amateur, forcing top players such as Perez and Cárdenas to decide between pursuing their MLB careers or living a rewardless life as stars in Cuba.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sweep sidewalks regularly to keep dirt and debris from building up and darkening the color.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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The lens darkening is a boon, though, as turning on the tint makes the image really pop against the dark background.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The bill aligns forest practices with the state’s 30×30 goals for environmental protection and reducing climate risk by protecting 30% of lands and waters by 2030.—
Evan Mills,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Jones was federally charged in 2022 with agreeing to take bribes from a red-light camera company executive in exchange for protecting the company from adverse legislation in Springfield.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Shadowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shadowing. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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