as in dark
a time or place of little or no light
lurking in the shadows
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1
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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2
as in blurs
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
thickening clouds shadowed the countryside
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Recent Examples of shadows
Rebecca Van Laer
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
The shadows will make things difficult, as could the wind.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, is emerging from the shadows and stepping into the kitchen.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
The drama, set in a remote borderland town, traces the lives of locals grappling with history’s lingering shadows, blending Zhang’s trademark lyricism with a stark social critique.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
Every once in a while, the guitar player will come out and just do his solo, but then recede back into the shadows.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
But there’s one other dragon lurking in the shadows — herbicide.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
Charlie embarks on all sorts of dark heists, working for gloamists, magicians who manipulate shadows to do their bidding.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
As in the rayographs, shadows are the main character.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
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
If dogs are our servants, cats are our shadows.
—Rebecca Van Laer
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
The shadows will make things difficult, as could the wind.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, is emerging from the shadows and stepping into the kitchen.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
The drama, set in a remote borderland town, traces the lives of locals grappling with history’s lingering shadows, blending Zhang’s trademark lyricism with a stark social critique.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
Every once in a while, the guitar player will come out and just do his solo, but then recede back into the shadows.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
But there’s one other dragon lurking in the shadows — herbicide.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
Charlie embarks on all sorts of dark heists, working for gloamists, magicians who manipulate shadows to do their bidding.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
As in the rayographs, shadows are the main character.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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Boaters can also camp on their boats, which is the perfect opportunity to stargaze after dark.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Inevitable, then, is the choice between light and dark, which is essential to connote the personality of the lipstick.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Patrick Mahomes throws as New York Giants outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux chases him Sunday.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
22 Sep. 2025
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In the video, Hilton’s 2-year-old son Phoenix can be seen giggling as the puppy playfully chases him around the room while 22-month-old sister London looks on.—
Marissa G. Muller,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The initiative highlights how the war in Ukraine blurs the line between civilian tech and military hardware, as armies seek to field cost-effective solutions of industrial strain and battlefield urgency.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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The result is a bittersweet dramedy about rejection, resilience and legacy that blurs fiction and reality.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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The jersey has Sacramento emblazoned across the chest with a new palette of deep ink purple and bright violet accents, shades the team has never used before.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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But Slate also shades Nikki with such specific nuances, anxieties, and sadnesses that, even with a performance as powerful as Williams’s at its center, the show develops into a two-hander, something of a love story between the pair.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There’s some darkness in Jay Kelly, but the film feels incredibly joyous.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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The room is just 10 square feet with just a tiny vent for daylight, but when night falls, it is consumed by complete darkness.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In addition to the number of unique titles affected, PEN tracks the number of challenges each year.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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On average, travelers haven't experienced security wait times greater than 20 minutes, according to the airport's website, which tracks live security wait times.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Especially for a complex negotiation surrounding a shutdown, what’s technically true is often presented in a way that obscures the full picture.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The treacle, in any case, obscures noble intentions.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Toby, a towering tan tapeworm sculpture, greets employees at the front door to promote Elanco's Credelio Quattro medicine, which protects dogs against fleas, ticks and tapeworms.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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The munition can also be diverted mid-flight if battlefield conditions change — a feature that commanders say minimizes collateral damage and protects soldiers.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Shadows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shadows. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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