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
Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Students interested in medicine often write predictable essays about hospital shadowing.
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Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CBS News,
12 Dec. 2025
Matthew Simoneau,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Each of the members has experience either directing episodic television or shadowing episodic directors on set.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
Students take college courses while completing high school, and gain experience through mentoring, job shadowing and internships.
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Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Students interested in medicine often write predictable essays about hospital shadowing.
—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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
Verb
Many schools also offer career fairs and job shadowing opportunities.
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Matthew Simoneau,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Each of the members has experience either directing episodic television or shadowing episodic directors on set.
—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shadowing
Noun
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During the pursuit, police said Johnson turned toward the Guard members with his weapon.
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Furthermore, current jobs, even if not ideal, can fund these personal pursuits, fostering a positive outlook that ultimately aids career progression.
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Imanaga recovered a bit after the leadoff home run, but the Cardinals lineup coaxed long at-bats and drove up his pitch count, chasing the left-hander from the game after 4 2/3 innings.
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These businesses live or die by people answering phones, booking jobs, chasing payments and calming down upset customers.
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Also, there are important players coming back from significant injuries, obscuring the picture.
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The lens has a Ri-Pel coating that allows for water and sweat to bead up and slide off the surface, rather than obscuring vision.
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The nail artist created the illusion of cat-eye nails by shading a dark red polish with a sheer, forest green crelly polish.
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During very hot weather, shading the plant can protect it from too much sun.
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An index tracking semiconductor stocks has surged almost 88% since March, its best quarterly performance on record, according to FactSet data that goes back until to 1994.
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To estimate how many parasitoid wasp species in the Costa Rican national park have evaded detection, the researchers took cues from infectious disease tracking.
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While future modeling gigs are up in the air, the brothers said that their priority is pursuing music.
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Rather than pursuing one clear objective, Mars has the strength, energy and mental capacity to entertain several ideas, conversations and conflicts simultaneously when transiting this Air sign.
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Auto-correct tools generally brighten photos, but this one also knows when an image needs darkening.
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Moonrise will take place across North America in blue hour, when the sky is darkening but still retains color — perfect timing.
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On Wednesday, Mayor Mary Sheffield issued an executive order directing all departments and city employees to focus on protecting the public.
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Horror Remains a Safe Haven for Marginalized Storytellers For all the industry’s talk of protecting marginalized voices, two of the year’s most distinctive horror movies arrived with remarkably little fanfare.
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“Shadowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shadowing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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