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as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
the shadowy area between tough interrogation and torture
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as in shady
protected from the sun's rays
a shadowy lane that is a mosaic of colors during the autumn foliage season
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Recent Examples of shadowy
But given the governing bodies’ reputation for shadowy financial doings, there are reasons to think much of the money will never be properly accounted for.
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Stefan Szymanski, Fortune, 12 June 2026
In the new film, a shadowy government organization, not a handful of ethically minded scientists, tries to hide the existence and terrestrial visitations of aliens.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
The scene moves inside the shadowy building, where Nero and Rocco interrogate a fellow feline about missing tuna.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 11 June 2026
But given the governing bodies’ reputation for shadowy financial doings, there are reasons to think much of the money will never be properly accounted for.
—Stefan Szymanski, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
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Stefan Szymanski, Fortune, 12 June 2026
In the new film, a shadowy government organization, not a handful of ethically minded scientists, tries to hide the existence and terrestrial visitations of aliens.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
The scene moves inside the shadowy building, where Nero and Rocco interrogate a fellow feline about missing tuna.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 11 June 2026
But given the governing bodies’ reputation for shadowy financial doings, there are reasons to think much of the money will never be properly accounted for.
—Stefan Szymanski, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shadowy
Adjective
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On Monday, general manager Ross Atkins provided a vague update on where the team stands with Bichette.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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There is a before, and an after—and then there is the vast, vague, barely hinted at emptiness in between.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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An ex-con cybersecurity expert, Daniel is among a group of whistleblowers from the shady agency WARDEX who nabbed evidence of a massive, nearly 80-year cover-up that, if revealed, would be a turning point for civilization.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Fleas thrive in damp, shady areas, so think about removing piles of leaves or debris from your yard or garden.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
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However, some observers have reported hearing faint crackling or hissing noises during intense displays.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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June's new moon is finally upon us, bringing with it a handful of precious dark nights in which to explore the wonders of the starry sky, before the familiar sight of the waxing lunar crescent returns to hide fainter targets from view.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
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To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Prometheus offers an answer — a hazy one, given the few specifics on offer — of something that’s been hard to see two years into this hype cycle.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
11 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Maze of Dreams by Fine Scents captures the feel of a hazy memory or atmosphere.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Shadowy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shadowy. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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