as in shady
protected from the sun's rays
walking along the park's shaded pathway
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Recent Examples of shaded
Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
That is particularly relevant in high-rise cities, where skyscrapers create heavily shaded urban canyons and cloud cover frequently reduces direct solar exposure.
—New Atlas, 26 May 2026
Often these combinations of a fungus and algae grow on shaded leaves in areas with poor air movement.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
This is especially true if the spice is added to damp or shaded spots, where mushrooms like to grow.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
For lunch, stop into Micanopy’s oldest restaurant—Old Florida Café—and grab a shaded outdoor table for the shop’s famous sandwiches and homemade pecan pie.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
If building a pergola or gazebo isn't within your backyard budget, take advantage of existing trees to create a restful, shaded spot for fabric sling chairs.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
After progressing the ball, Arsenal have continued their focus on attacking the wide areas in the final third (red shaded area) — partly due to the opponents dropping into a deep block against them.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Marigolds are bright and hardy and naturally help deter some pests, while impatiens are perfect for shaded porches and small entryways.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Boathouses, slips and shaded terraces extend the usable life of a property beyond the walls of home.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The ball did not get past the outfielders, but the center fielder was shaded toward right-center, giving Trout extra time.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Bournemouth in sixth just shaded over into 50 per cent possession for the season and Sunderland, one position below them in the final table, only managed to have 44 per cent of the ball.
—Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 27 May 2026
After a 15-minute crossing, check into Le Porquerollais, a family-run six-room restaurant-with-rooms on the upper edge of Place d'Armes, the village square shaded by eucalyptus.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 25 May 2026
East Wing rooms are shaded, and those on both ground levels have a very private garden patio or two.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
The patio is shaded and glassed in, but with open panels above to allow for airflow.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
But Araki has shaded in the margins masterfully, with vivid supporting turns by Chase Sui Wonders, Daveed Diggs and the now-ubiquitous Charli XCX.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Adjective
Hikers should expect soft, wet, slushy or muddy conditions during warmer parts of the day and snow across much of the trail at high elevations and in shaded areas, the organization said.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
That is particularly relevant in high-rise cities, where skyscrapers create heavily shaded urban canyons and cloud cover frequently reduces direct solar exposure.
—New Atlas, 26 May 2026
Often these combinations of a fungus and algae grow on shaded leaves in areas with poor air movement.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
This is especially true if the spice is added to damp or shaded spots, where mushrooms like to grow.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
For lunch, stop into Micanopy’s oldest restaurant—Old Florida Café—and grab a shaded outdoor table for the shop’s famous sandwiches and homemade pecan pie.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
If building a pergola or gazebo isn't within your backyard budget, take advantage of existing trees to create a restful, shaded spot for fabric sling chairs.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
After progressing the ball, Arsenal have continued their focus on attacking the wide areas in the final third (red shaded area) — partly due to the opponents dropping into a deep block against them.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Marigolds are bright and hardy and naturally help deter some pests, while impatiens are perfect for shaded porches and small entryways.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
Verb
Located next door to California High School, the park can get crowded on summer weekends, but the grounds are spacious enough that visitors can spread out, including on the sloping lawn shaded by redwood trees.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Boathouses, slips and shaded terraces extend the usable life of a property beyond the walls of home.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The ball did not get past the outfielders, but the center fielder was shaded toward right-center, giving Trout extra time.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Bournemouth in sixth just shaded over into 50 per cent possession for the season and Sunderland, one position below them in the final table, only managed to have 44 per cent of the ball.
—Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 27 May 2026
After a 15-minute crossing, check into Le Porquerollais, a family-run six-room restaurant-with-rooms on the upper edge of Place d'Armes, the village square shaded by eucalyptus.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 25 May 2026
East Wing rooms are shaded, and those on both ground levels have a very private garden patio or two.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
The patio is shaded and glassed in, but with open panels above to allow for airflow.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
But Araki has shaded in the margins masterfully, with vivid supporting turns by Chase Sui Wonders, Daveed Diggs and the now-ubiquitous Charli XCX.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaded
Adjective
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After a long weekend that sent people in Britain flocking to beaches, pools and shady parks, London commuters sweltered on Tuesday in subway carriages without air conditioning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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El Claustro, under cloister vaults, is perfect for a shady mid-day lunch of temperature-recalibrating ceviche.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Most durable businesses are protected by network effects, switching costs, or regulatory barriers — advantages that can be modeled and sometimes replicated.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The decision, announced Thursday by the Department of Homeland Security, marked a rare reprieve for people protected by temporary measures that have been harshly criticized by Republicans.—
Gisela Salomon,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Cornyn’s network continued to air spots attacking Paxton over ethical and personal questions that have shadowed him with little effect throughout the campaign.—
Thomas Beaumont,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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This is because a half-moon is heavily shadowed, even on its illuminated half.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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In the darkened foyer, Ember contemplated this unassuming bit of paper, momentarily paralyzed by a mixture of dread and excitement stirred together, an overpowering sensation that oozed from the crown of her head, down the length of her body, then hardened, like a soft golden resin becoming solid.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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As scientists often find darkened teeth in ancient burials, other factors can contribute to a black appearance, notably the chewing of betel leaves.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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At the time, the medication was covered by her health insurance.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The changes to reviews for children's care will apply to people who are covered by UnitedHealthcare's private insurance and Medicaid, the federal-state health care program for low income families and some with disabilities.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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To cure garlic, put it in a warm, dry, sheltered spot with good airflow and minimal light.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 May 2026
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“Shaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaded. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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