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
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
Stronger pipelines—including succession planning, skills inventories, job shadowing and rotations—help tap the talent and institutional knowledge already in-house.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 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
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
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
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
Stronger pipelines—including succession planning, skills inventories, job shadowing and rotations—help tap the talent and institutional knowledge already in-house.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 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
Verb
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
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
Noun
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His pursuit of those goals continues this summer, when Mora can become only the eighth 17-year-old to play in the World Cup, and the youngest ever for Mexico.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The combination of vivid landscapes, attractions and activities, and cultural pursuits makes Samaná a unique destination that continues to gain ground on the world tourism map.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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What happens next will be telling—OpenAI and Anthropic are chasing each other to public debuts that are looking increasingly inevitable.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Rather than chasing extremes, designers focused on pieces that blend ease with elegance—sharp tailoring, versatile layering, and elevated separates designed for real-life wear and tear.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The radiation emanating from an AGN’s accretion disk also appears to dictate the size and orientation of its obscuring torus.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Da Messina’s Annunciation famously excises the angel Gabriel, while Ghirri’s version further edits the event by also obscuring the Virgin herself.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Someone doesn’t have to be ignoring you, shading you or leaving something out, but your mind will go ahead and fill in the blanks.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Take Advantage of Shade Reduce the load on your air-conditioner by shading east-, south-, and west-facing windows.—
Jessica Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The Vandenberg is a 17,120-ton former military troop transport and missile-tracking ship that sits 140 feet on the bottom of the ocean.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
9 Dec. 2025
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In lieu of official communication from China’s space administration, satellite tracking firms have provided regular updates.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In the third episode of the Hulu show about twentysomethings pursuing their careers in Manhattan, Davis (Will Angus) attempts to impress AJ (Ella Hunt) by eating seafood despite his life-threatening shellfish allergy.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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Gonzalez said Regional Transit is pursuing partnerships and discussions with previous contributors to secure long-term funding.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Crossed spears of sunlight fall into it but only so far, and beneath their yellow illuminations Brith can see depths and more depths of water, darkening to obscurity.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Its trio, a lonely fox-deer, an axolotl apprentice healer and a red panda Viking, travel through a darkening natural world as the series folds identity, belonging and environmental crisis.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Hong, of Michigan State, said the new findings are an important reminder to keep pulse pressure in check as a means of protecting brain and heart health in the long term.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
14 June 2026
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Kids today are passionate about protecting the planet, and their eco-conscious habits can inspire families to make more sustainable choices.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
14 June 2026
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“Shadowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shadowing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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