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as in shaded
protected from the sun's rays
a lovely shady spot in the park that was pleasantly cool
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as in deceptive
given to or marked by cheating and deception
a shady business deal
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as in questionable
giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged
cited some shady statistics to back up his argument
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as in shifty
given to acting in secret and to concealing one's intentions
shady characters hanging out in the park after nightfall
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as in notorious
not respectable
a courtesan who lived on the shady fringe of society
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Recent Examples of shady
Make Use of Shady Corners McMahon utilized a shady part of the yard for a garden shed.
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Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2026
The president's son advising may be a commonality, but Mansour is quick to argue that Polymarket is the law-breaking, shady foreign exchange, with Kalshi's X account often attacking those who get confused.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
From the shady alpine lakes perched above Tahoe to the winding Truckee River that flows through the heart of Reno, water is a defining feature of the region.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
Those who want to be assured of a good view of this shady little celestial drama should travel to the east to stay ahead of the clouds.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2026
The president's son advising may be a commonality, but Mansour is quick to argue that Polymarket is the law-breaking, shady foreign exchange, with Kalshi's X account often attacking those who get confused.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
From the shady alpine lakes perched above Tahoe to the winding Truckee River that flows through the heart of Reno, water is a defining feature of the region.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
Those who want to be assured of a good view of this shady little celestial drama should travel to the east to stay ahead of the clouds.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shady
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Four shaded porches provide plenty of room to unwind on a swing, hammock, or rocking chair.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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However, these showstoppers prefer full sun and won't be as prolific in shaded areas.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
11 Mar. 2026
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In the short term, the company focuses on immediate relief from rising annual maintenance fees, open loans, and the financial fallout from deceptive sales practices.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Tenet had sued Leapfrog last year over poor grades given to its Palm Beach Network hospitals, calling the grading process unfair and deceptive.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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The man’s service might be questionable, but his backhands are unparalleled.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, forward Andrew Wiggins, who had been listed with back tendinitis and missed Friday night’s victory in Charlotte, is listed as questionable for Sunday due to toe inflammation.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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Metchie is a shifty, quick pass-catcher with upside.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Payton, though, doesn’t normally look for those smaller, shiftier players to operate in the slot.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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As of this writing, Weinstein has bounced around various prisons in New York and California and is currently being held at New York City’s notorious Rikers Island.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2026
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Credit cards are notorious for charging exceptionally high interest rates.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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The documentary Hell’s Army, directed by Richard Rowley, examines the rise of this shadowy group led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, an ex-con turned oligarch who operated with the apparent blessing of Vladimir Putin – at least for a time.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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Dusty lights emit a dim, shadowy glow instead of a bright, inviting one.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Transfers made after a dispute becomes foreseeable can be challenged as fraudulent conveyances.—
Ascend Agency,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Criminals look for confusion around tax rules, new programs or trending online advice and use that uncertainty to push fraudulent claims or steal personal information.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The dialogue is overladen with snicker-worthy cliches, a swelling, melodramatic soundtrack that doesn’t match the mood, dubious cameos and plastic, perfunctory life-affirming quotes.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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That dubious distinction now belongs to the Pacers (15-50), who have lost 10 in a row and 14 of 16.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Shady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shady. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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