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as in shadow
partial darkness due to the obstruction of light rays
it was hard to see in the shade after being in the brilliant sunlight the trees cast shade
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as in shadows
a time or place of little or no light
enjoying the cool shade of the evening
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as in hue
a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished
a lovely shade of blue
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as in splash
a very small amount
just a shade taller than his dance partner
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as in apparition
the soul of a dead person thought of especially as appearing to living people
spirits and shades haunting the night
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Recent Examples of shade
Matias Ocner,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
In hot weather, cucumber plants benefit from some shade during the warmest part of the day.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Nieusma notes that calendula grows low to the ground, forming a ground cover that shades the soil and suppresses weeds.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
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Argentina fans certainly owned the pre-game festivities, with the white-and-sky-blue jerseys dominating the parking lots, concession booths and precious corners of shade outside Hard Rock Stadium on Friday.
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Matias Ocner,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
In hot weather, cucumber plants benefit from some shade during the warmest part of the day.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Verb
Dogs and other pets should be provided with cool water and shade and actively monitored when outside during the heat wave; keep them indoors if possibe.
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Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Nieusma notes that calendula grows low to the ground, forming a ground cover that shades the soil and suppresses weeds.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
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Squirrel monkeys—a petite, chirruping, tree-climbing species whose dark muzzle gives the impression of permanent 5 o’clock shadow—have to deal with that proportional dilemma, too.
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Reflections, shadows and motion blur can all reduce detection confidence.
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Dark figures were darting through the shadows—Germans were carrying sacks and pillows to their building.
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Reflections, shadows and motion blur can all reduce detection confidence.
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While warm, earthy walls create a harmonious look, cooler hues, such as soft blues and grays, add a refreshing contrast.
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Researchers recently visualized a set of images across a spectrum of red, white, and blue hues compiled by the Chandra X-ray Observatory as well as the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
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Mysterio came back with a baseball slide into a splash on the outside.
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Betts is making his splash at the plate again.
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Reports of strange sounds, apparitions, and unexplained encounters continue to attract visitors.
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Why then, when discussing body image after weight changes, is our culture reaching for the language of vexing apparitions and death?
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.
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There aren’t enough ships to protect the reopening trade routes from pirates.
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Over 82 nights in April, May, September and October, researchers interviewed visitors after dusk at campgrounds, scenic overlooks and parking areas.
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Arrive before dusk and marvel at the biggest fireworks display in the region.
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Even an aggressive plaintiff would know that lingering past dark wouldn’t go over well in court.
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News of a glow-in-the-dark Nike Air Foamposite Pro first materialized in November, with early reports of a Summit White/Black colorway enhanced with the glowing treatment.
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“Shade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shade. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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