as in shady
protected from the sun's rays
walking along the park's shaded pathway
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as in protected
to shelter (something) from light and heat
the trees shaded us quite nicely from the noonday sun
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Recent Examples of shaded
Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
That includes fire-resistant construction, geothermal systems, advanced energy storage, shaded walkways, and recycled water to support the gardens while reducing environmental impact.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
The shaded area indicates a recession.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The subsequent breakout lifted NIO above key resistance from the weekly cloud model, a long-term trend following tool denoted by the shaded area on the chart.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
While the game retains the signature cel-shaded, colorful art style, the developers at Gearbox have promised a less annoyingly comedic tone.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Along with the rides, festivalgoers have access to select concessions, shopping, bathrooms and shaded areas inside the gates at Kentucky Kingdom.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
On a recent visit, native flowers were prominent along the shaded pathway, as were numerous growths of poison oak.
—Don Sproul, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Most of the route was shaded by a tree canopy and the creek crossings helped make the temperature feel cooler.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Venus Williams playfully shaded her former doubles partner and sister Serena during the US Open.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025
At Castaways Point Park, walk the paved and shaded path along Indian Creek.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Third, my plant has spread out like a mat, covering the ground so that roots are constantly shaded and cool.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Green tea differs from matcha in that the tea bushes are typically grown in full sun and aren’t shaded before harvest.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Aug. 2025
On The Orient Express Corinthian Five Tobago Cays express nature’s finest palette, splashing sparkling turquoise waters over its array of coral gardens, while stark white beaches shaded by coconut palms wave gracefully in the breeze.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The highest chances – 60% to 70% – for a sizzling start to fall are found in the Southwest and New England, shaded in dark red on the map below.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Tillinghast’s sprawling fairway bunkers on the right and left dominate the center of the canvas, while the large putting surface at the top balances with shaded tee boxes, geometric shapes, and the iconic Bethpage Black sign at the bottom.
—Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
That includes fire-resistant construction, geothermal systems, advanced energy storage, shaded walkways, and recycled water to support the gardens while reducing environmental impact.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
The shaded area indicates a recession.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The subsequent breakout lifted NIO above key resistance from the weekly cloud model, a long-term trend following tool denoted by the shaded area on the chart.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
While the game retains the signature cel-shaded, colorful art style, the developers at Gearbox have promised a less annoyingly comedic tone.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Along with the rides, festivalgoers have access to select concessions, shopping, bathrooms and shaded areas inside the gates at Kentucky Kingdom.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
On a recent visit, native flowers were prominent along the shaded pathway, as were numerous growths of poison oak.
—Don Sproul, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Breakfast, lunch, and evening tapas are served at the Farmhouse restaurant, where tables spill onto a new garden shaded by olive trees and furnished with wrought-iron chairs topped with striped and botanical-print cushions.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Most of the route was shaded by a tree canopy and the creek crossings helped make the temperature feel cooler.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Venus Williams playfully shaded her former doubles partner and sister Serena during the US Open.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025
At Castaways Point Park, walk the paved and shaded path along Indian Creek.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Third, my plant has spread out like a mat, covering the ground so that roots are constantly shaded and cool.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Green tea differs from matcha in that the tea bushes are typically grown in full sun and aren’t shaded before harvest.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Aug. 2025
On The Orient Express Corinthian Five Tobago Cays express nature’s finest palette, splashing sparkling turquoise waters over its array of coral gardens, while stark white beaches shaded by coconut palms wave gracefully in the breeze.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The highest chances – 60% to 70% – for a sizzling start to fall are found in the Southwest and New England, shaded in dark red on the map below.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaded
Adjective
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But what is Canada, if not a shady land deal?—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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The retreat is made up of 60 villas—some with their own pools—found along winding lanes, made shady with towering palm trees and scented frangipani.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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That’s because the First Amendment plays a unique role when the government is the employer, Collis explains — and the Supreme Court has ruled that if an employee is acting in a private capacity but speaking on a matter of public concern, they’re protected.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Being shadowed by the team’s best cover corner – this week, L’Jarius Sneed – but without having to worry about double teams with Nacua on the field.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
14 Sep. 2025
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The allied vessels were observed being shadowed by Russian military forces.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Over the weekend, around 16,000 people paid their respects to the designer at his funeral chamber at the Armani Teatro designed by Tadao Ando, filled with white flowers and paper lanterns on the floor in a diagonal grid formation dimly lit up the darkened venue.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For his Art Car Boot Fair debut, Mr Doodle will arrive on a yellow American school bus completely covered in his signature doodles, present a live drawing performance, and launch signed copies of his new double picture disc vinyl record.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The modular pieces are covered in removable microfiber for easy cleanup and can be configured in a myriad of ways—design acrobatics at work!—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Cruz plays Jenny Brooks, a sheltered grad school student who works at a nonprofit soup kitchen.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Shaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaded. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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