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
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
But in the shadows, amid growing unease at the bloodthirsty actions of the realm’s merciless Mad King, dissenters from his inner circle anxiously advance a treasonous plot.
—Ryan Brennan
april 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
They would be forced to live in the shadows and be unable to work legally, travel safely, and live up to their full potential as Americans get to do.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Dolores Huerta is a visionary organizer in her own right, yet historically, her contributions often remain in the shadows.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
The party scenes in The Great Gatsby are my go-tos for observing TV contrast performance, and the S95H indeed handled both highlights and shadows admirably.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
If the Sun is high in the lunar sky during the flyby, there will be few shadows, and the crew will be looking for subtle variations in surface color and rightness.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
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
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
While the lunar far side will be only partially lit during the flyby, the lighting is set to cast long shadows that highlight craters, ridges, and slopes in greater detail.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
But in the shadows, amid growing unease at the bloodthirsty actions of the realm’s merciless Mad King, dissenters from his inner circle anxiously advance a treasonous plot.
—Ryan Brennan
april 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
They would be forced to live in the shadows and be unable to work legally, travel safely, and live up to their full potential as Americans get to do.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Dolores Huerta is a visionary organizer in her own right, yet historically, her contributions often remain in the shadows.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
The party scenes in The Great Gatsby are my go-tos for observing TV contrast performance, and the S95H indeed handled both highlights and shadows admirably.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
If the Sun is high in the lunar sky during the flyby, there will be few shadows, and the crew will be looking for subtle variations in surface color and rightness.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
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
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
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Later, return to Nashville to explore Centennial Park and take in its full-scale Parthenon replica before dark.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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For White Ribbon Day in 2024, Bournemouth were praised for their video campaign, which showed the journeys of a man and a woman home from the Vitality Stadium after dark.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Or do coaches even matter and everyone just chases the bag?—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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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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Critics argue that this integration blurs the line between primary and secondary ticket markets, allowing the company to collect fees on both the original sale and resale transactions.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Named for his mother's family from Louisiana with a menu and decor inspired in part by his love for London gastropubs, Murray's blurs traditions, English and Southern.—
Adam Sachs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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The side of the planet facing the Orion capsule was in darkness, but a time exposure, captured a few seconds later, showed a clear view of northern Africa, the Strait of Gibraltar and the green coast of Brazil on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the cave, there’s darkness, and that means there’s less to see, to feel bad about and take responsibility for.—
Colin Fleming,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks whether states can handle the most common type of benefit application within a 45-day window.—
Sam Whitehead,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Windward, a maritime intelligence firm that tracks international shipping, said all ships transiting the strait must still coordinate safe passage with Iranian authorities, who are requiring hefty tolls of up to $1 a barrel for outbound oil, paid in cryptocurrency.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 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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The resort also supports the South Caicos Heritage Foundation, which protects surrounding coral reefs and often spearheads community clean-up initiatives.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Say goodbye to soggy subs thanks to the Sub Sandwich Container, which protects your sandwich on the go.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Shadows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shadows. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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