shadows 1 of 2

plural of shadow

shadows

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of shadow

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • While their peak nights won't arrive until July 30, these twin displays will slowly build throughout the second half of July, making Sunday the first real chance to catch a shooting star after dark this summer since the Bootids meteor shower in late June.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • The chocolate is a custom blend of milk and dark that gives it a sharper flavor.
    David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Mercury and Venus are partially shrouded in darkness, and Mars’ characteristic red hue is on full display.
    Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 July 2025
  • For the Trondheim Synagogue, Shabbat begins at 5:30 p.m. on Fridays and ends at 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays, regardless of the time of year and whether or not there’s sunlight or polar darkness.
    Dan Fellner, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • An expensive proposition Experts say the UnitedHealthcare killing made clear that the security blanket that protects many top CEOs should be extended to their lieutenants.
    Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Finally, the Moisture Shield seals in the deep hydration and protects against environmental aggressors.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • That experience includes a few minutes of weightlessness and great views of Earth against the blackness of space, from an altitude of more than 62 miles (100 kilometers).
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 22 July 2025
  • The Atacama Desert is known for the inky blackness of its nights, and is considered one of the best on Earth for stargazing.
    Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Verb
  • Today, Mexican food—and most especially tortillas—are mainstays of the American diet even as Washington pursues policies to keep actual Mexicans out of the country.
    Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But the Giants are part of the story once again as Barkley pursues Dickerson’s record.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Flaunt this fun, floral style, or opt for their best-selling classic black.
    Meg Donohue, Town & Country, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Take your pick from black to mocha to crisp, winter white.
    Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2023
Noun
  • Avoid the outdoors during peak mosquito activity hours surrounding dawn and dusk.
    Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 25 July 2025
  • However, people should avoid swimming at dawn or dusk and avoid swimming near people fishing.
    Irit Skulnik, Baltimore Sun, 22 July 2025
Verb
  • Beyond jolly attitudes among fund managers and other market participants, the phenomenon traces back to low trading volume and a lack of potentially harmful economic and earnings reports, though jolly attitudes among investors.
    Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This supports the likelihood that the image is a fabrication that traces to a single source.
    Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Shadows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shadows. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.

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