as in dark
a time or place of little or no light
lurking in the shadows
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as in chases
to go after or on the track of
shadowing the suspect to see what he was up to
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as in blurs
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
thickening clouds shadowed the countryside
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Recent Examples of shadows
Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Riachi leaned into its shadows, installing panelling and perforated screens in American walnut, a timber chosen for its rich, timeless quality.
—Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 29 Mar. 2026
But her lover, the increasingly controlling and unhinged army corporal Don José, is gradually dimished to lurking in the shadows and hiding in crowds.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Minnick is part of the first generation to grow up in a world where gambling has come out of the shadows and into the mainstream.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
That in-the-shadows violence permeates all institutions, from prisons to governmental offices.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Both are the unfortunate byproducts of a generation hooked on their iPhones, the constantly changing screens in front of them and a life in the dark shadows of social media that turns all too real all too fast.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Though the intelligence story of this war is, as ever, in the shadows, there is no question that American intelligence-gathering and analysis, especially but not exclusively from technical sources such as satellite imagery and signal intercepts, have been extraordinary.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
The result can make game characters feel startlingly alive by injecting even more shadows, textures, and definition over faces, clothes, and environments, creating a new sense of depth.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Then escape the skyscraper shadows into Hong Kong's New Territories.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Through it all, Kate and William balanced expanding royal duties with school runs and family life, even as illness still shadows the monarchy.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
However, Quinyon Mitchell has taken a step up this season and shadows the NFL’s best receiver.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
If Gonzalez shadows Panthers rookie wideout Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina’s leading receiver, their battle could swing critical moments and perhaps the game.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
The movie’s ensemble also includes Alicia Vikander, Jeffrey Wright, and Tom Sturridge, but this is said to be Dano’s show, with Law’s Putin a malevolent presence who shadows his every move.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
What are the shadows doing, coming off the ridges of those canyons?
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Riachi leaned into its shadows, installing panelling and perforated screens in American walnut, a timber chosen for its rich, timeless quality.
—Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 29 Mar. 2026
But her lover, the increasingly controlling and unhinged army corporal Don José, is gradually dimished to lurking in the shadows and hiding in crowds.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Minnick is part of the first generation to grow up in a world where gambling has come out of the shadows and into the mainstream.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
That in-the-shadows violence permeates all institutions, from prisons to governmental offices.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Both are the unfortunate byproducts of a generation hooked on their iPhones, the constantly changing screens in front of them and a life in the dark shadows of social media that turns all too real all too fast.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Though the intelligence story of this war is, as ever, in the shadows, there is no question that American intelligence-gathering and analysis, especially but not exclusively from technical sources such as satellite imagery and signal intercepts, have been extraordinary.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
The result can make game characters feel startlingly alive by injecting even more shadows, textures, and definition over faces, clothes, and environments, creating a new sense of depth.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
The corridor before him seems never-ending, extending miles, shadows short and dark, shadows light and long.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Then escape the skyscraper shadows into Hong Kong's New Territories.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Through it all, Kate and William balanced expanding royal duties with school runs and family life, even as illness still shadows the monarchy.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
However, Quinyon Mitchell has taken a step up this season and shadows the NFL’s best receiver.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
If Gonzalez shadows Panthers rookie wideout Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina’s leading receiver, their battle could swing critical moments and perhaps the game.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
The movie’s ensemble also includes Alicia Vikander, Jeffrey Wright, and Tom Sturridge, but this is said to be Dano’s show, with Law’s Putin a malevolent presence who shadows his every move.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shadows
Noun
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For a livelier summer scene, Soverato comes alive after dark.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Despite acknowledging that the DNA supports the presence of an unknown person at the scene, which strongly corroborates Zeigler’s claim that he was jumped by two dark blurs the night of the murders, the judge speculated that meant Zeigler probably hired someone to help with his crime.—
Gail Hollenbeck,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Both trials — one in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the other in Los Angeles — pointed to the struggles Meta has faced to adequately police Facebook and Instagram, which remain the primary cash engines as the company chases Google, OpenAI and Anthropic in artificial intelligence.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Catcher Clayton Namken chases a high fastball, striking out swinging.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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But Jones blurs party lines with some of his other stances, including energy, deregulation and housing.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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For days when she’s getting photographed or heading to a board meeting, Givenchy’s loose powder sets and blurs; while Maybelline’s liquid eyeliner gives her gave a subtle lift.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2026
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So that's the thing that keeps us cooler, shades us.—
March 9,
CBS News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Basil shades the ground around tomatoes, conserving soil moisture.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 Feb. 2026
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But when new hire Pumpkin (Lola Tung) questions their sisterhood, they’re forced to confront inner darkness or meet violent ends.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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But these sensors fail in visually challenging conditions, such as smoke, fog, dust, snow or complete darkness.—
Nitin Sanket,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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Pop Mart tracks sales and social media data closely.—
Elaine Yu,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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And the position manages allotments and the facilities’ budget, tracks expenditures, invoices, accounts payable and receivables, lease structures and lease management, and matters related to program needs.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Critics say the practice, which is done by both Democrats and Republicans, makes a mockery of campaign contribution limits and obscures a candidate’s real donors.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The looming canyon nearly obscures sunlight, and sinuous, layered stone reveals warm burgundy, grey, and violet striations smoothed by centuries of flooding.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Proponents say the bill addresses a shortage of foster homes in Missouri and protects religious freedom.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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If someone pushes you to rush, keep your tone measured and propose a reasonable deadline that protects quality and keeps expectations aligned.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Shadows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shadows. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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