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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as in blurs
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
thickening clouds shadowed the countryside
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Recent Examples of shadows
David Kushner, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
If built, the tower threatens to cast his 1865 house largely in the shadows for months at a time.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
On World Menopause Day, bringing menopause out of the shadows is not a niche concern but a public priority with tangible dividends for health, equity, and economic growth.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Game 3’s mid-afternoon start time suited TV but made things even more difficult for hitters as shadows passed in front of the plate, eventually to the outfield.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
The singing continued well into the night in smaller groups inside tents, where lamps and candles made shadows against the canvas and people strained to make out Bible verses in the dim light.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Now, though, voters have a fresh chance to do unwrap a flawed narrative and bring the broader issue out of the shadows.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
So watch the video carefully and try to catch the signs of unnatural eye movements, lip-sync issues, weird lighting, shadows and voice inconsistencies.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Divers have told tales of muffled voices, phantom lights and shadows, and other eerie encounters during their time beneath the sea.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Oct. 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
Another young man, presumably X2, sits in the shadows nearby.
—David Kushner, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
If built, the tower threatens to cast his 1865 house largely in the shadows for months at a time.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
On World Menopause Day, bringing menopause out of the shadows is not a niche concern but a public priority with tangible dividends for health, equity, and economic growth.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Game 3’s mid-afternoon start time suited TV but made things even more difficult for hitters as shadows passed in front of the plate, eventually to the outfield.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
The singing continued well into the night in smaller groups inside tents, where lamps and candles made shadows against the canvas and people strained to make out Bible verses in the dim light.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Now, though, voters have a fresh chance to do unwrap a flawed narrative and bring the broader issue out of the shadows.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
So watch the video carefully and try to catch the signs of unnatural eye movements, lip-sync issues, weird lighting, shadows and voice inconsistencies.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Divers have told tales of muffled voices, phantom lights and shadows, and other eerie encounters during their time beneath the sea.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Oct. 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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For those ready to answer the call of the living dark, the underground world waits, patient, mysterious, and transformative as ever.—
Heide Brandes,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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Head to Amazon for more ways to keep your outdoor spaces shining, and read on for more of our favorite lights to brighten driveways and walkways after dark.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Creature survives, becomes smarter and even eloquent, and vengefully chases Frankenstein all the way to the Arctic.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Lo chases them to the dock and is followed by attendees from the banquet.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While Waze still focuses on driving, this integration blurs the lines between the two apps.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Touch in Sol’s fan-favorite primer smooths skin with a lightweight, velvety finish that blurs the appearance of pores and grips onto makeup in place all day.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
9 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
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Directed by Seryeong Jeong, this poignant drama reveals how empathy can bloom even in darkness.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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In the rugged mountains of northeastern Brazil, , a region long influenced by mining, something new and unusual was hidden in the darkness, according to researchers.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The organization’s analysis revealed that the average senior who retired in 1999 has lost nearly $5,000 in Social Security payments due to the government using the CPI-W, a price index that tracks inflation for people who work and live in cities.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Every Friday morning, the weekly Fortune 500 Power Moves column tracks Fortune 500 company C-suite shifts—see the most recent edition.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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But this becomes nearly impossible when a dense medium obscures the object.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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According to the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California, the First Amendment protects the right to organize a protest, express your opinion and photograph events while on public property.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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That protects our investment, both financially and in the future of our children.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Shadows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shadows. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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