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
Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Caffeine and algae extract target puffiness and dullness, making dark spots and undereye shadows less pronounced over time.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
Over the course of the next 70 seconds, Mauricio Pochettino’s team put together a 26-pass move from left to right, through defense and attack and left Paraguay’s players chasing shadows.
—James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
In 1988, Chicago passed one of the country's first LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination ordinances, a major shift in a city where many once lived in the shadows.
—Darius Johnson, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Holloway especially likes the outlook for a women’s team that has spent years operating in the shadows of the powerhouse men’s program, winners of seven national outdoor titles — including in 2022 when the women also won.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2026
With Harris out of the way and no clear frontrunner in sight, numerous politicians and business leaders emerged from the shadows to vie for the open seat.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Recreational facilities like Parque Río Cristal, Coney Island in Miramar and Lenin Park, which once offered leisure opportunities for ordinary Cubans, have become shadows of their former selves.
—Sarah Moreno
june 5, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
The show had shadows everywhere.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 6 June 2026
Cody Godwin, USA Today, 1 May 2026
My driver slowed on purpose, timing the arrival for that late-afternoon light when the stucco warms and shadows sharpen.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
The corridor before him seems never-ending, extending miles, shadows short and dark, shadows light and long.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 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
The floating lids of storage tanks throw shadows that show how full each tank is.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Caffeine and algae extract target puffiness and dullness, making dark spots and undereye shadows less pronounced over time.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
Over the course of the next 70 seconds, Mauricio Pochettino’s team put together a 26-pass move from left to right, through defense and attack and left Paraguay’s players chasing shadows.
—James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
In 1988, Chicago passed one of the country's first LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination ordinances, a major shift in a city where many once lived in the shadows.
—Darius Johnson, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Holloway especially likes the outlook for a women’s team that has spent years operating in the shadows of the powerhouse men’s program, winners of seven national outdoor titles — including in 2022 when the women also won.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2026
With Harris out of the way and no clear frontrunner in sight, numerous politicians and business leaders emerged from the shadows to vie for the open seat.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Recreational facilities like Parque Río Cristal, Coney Island in Miramar and Lenin Park, which once offered leisure opportunities for ordinary Cubans, have become shadows of their former selves.
—Sarah Moreno
june 5, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
The show had shadows everywhere.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 6 June 2026
Verb
While darker colors remained visible, they could be mistaken for dirt, debris, or shadows underwater.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 1 May 2026
My driver slowed on purpose, timing the arrival for that late-afternoon light when the stucco warms and shadows sharpen.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
The corridor before him seems never-ending, extending miles, shadows short and dark, shadows light and long.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 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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The desert city has long been known for spiritual retreats, vortex hikes, and restorative getaways, but more visitors are now flocking there after dark.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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Geomagnetic conditions could remain unsettled this evening, giving stargazers another chance if solar-wind conditions line up after dark.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Or during the Season 2 finale, when the tension between the two former friends comes to a head and Maddy chases Cassie down, slapping her and slamming her into a wall.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Rue then flees the home as Wayne chases her with a shotgun.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The city is virtually certain to apply, but the lack of clarity surrounding the application blurs a key part of the stadium plan after the Royals’ celebratory announcement in April.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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The uncertainty about who has legal jurisdiction over Alligator Alcatraz—the federal government or the state of Florida—blurs the lines of accountability and oversight.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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This can lead to an overgrowth of grass that eventually shades out the white clover, shifting the competitive edge from the clover to the turf grass.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
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Pruning And Thinning Peach Trees Peaches develop large, dense foliage that shades the interior branches.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Years in the darkness Trading the tropical sun and heat for the darkness and dampness underground is unsettling, and a visit to Vịnh Mốc offers a brief glimpse of the claustrophobic conditions.—
Pavlo Fedykovych,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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While that move threatened a major energy price shock, trade flows have since reorientated, governments have taken emergency measures, and a growing stream of oil is now sneaking out of the waterway under cover of darkness.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The system continuously tracks all 22 degrees of freedom of the human hand, covering the full range of joint movements that allow fingers and the palm to bend, rotate, and coordinate complex actions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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As of Wednesday morning, traders now see a 66% chance of at least one quarter-point rate hike by year-end, according to CME’s FedWatch tool, which tracks market expectations for rate decisions.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The focus on the regime changes inflicted on the Arab world and the Middle East at large obscures the routine violence inflicted on its people.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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The proximity of the scores obscures what, on closer inspection, is a striking divergence.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Clarify terms with a counterpart by putting the agreement in writing and asking the one key question that protects both sides.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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The claim that remote work breeds social isolation is a myth for some; instead, VI believe protects women from an exhausting, artificial stress tax.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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“Shadows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shadows. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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