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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
Gaze at a passing cloud, curl up under a shady tree with a good book, or take a stroll and chat with your best buddies to savor the season.
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Holly Lebowitz Rossi,
Parents,
2 July 2026
The area around Rocheport is especially shady in the warmer summer months.
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Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Marcus Rashford’s return of 14 goals and 14 assists - which includes netting a thunderous free kick that helped win the league and El Clasico at Real Madrid’s expense - wasn’t too shady.
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Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The season 16 finalist and House of Villains alum posted a shady reply online referencing fellow Drag Race star Thorgy Thor.
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Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
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Holly Lebowitz Rossi,
Parents,
2 July 2026
The area around Rocheport is especially shady in the warmer summer months.
—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Marcus Rashford’s return of 14 goals and 14 assists - which includes netting a thunderous free kick that helped win the league and El Clasico at Real Madrid’s expense - wasn’t too shady.
—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The season 16 finalist and House of Villains alum posted a shady reply online referencing fellow Drag Race star Thorgy Thor.
—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shady
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To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
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To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
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Shadow fleet vessels disguise their identity and purpose through a broad range of deceptive activities, including spoofing their locations and destinations.
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The complaint alleged deceptive advertising and other misconduct.
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During oral arguments, attorneys for both trans athletes had questionable moments.
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If the debt isn't actually yours, is too old to be legally enforceable or is otherwise questionable, negotiating may do more harm than good.
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Their three selections after that — Swedish waterbug Wiggo Sörensson, shifty WHL forward Zach Lansard and small but stocky top NTDP forward Mikey Berchild — both have Hurricanes picks written all over them.
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The shifty guard has grown into one of the NBA's most effective scorers and playmakers, increasing his scoring average in every season of his five-year career.
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The memory industry is notorious for its boom and bust cycles.
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One of the most notorious lynchings during the Jim Crow period in America was of Leo Frank, a Jewish man.
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Rubin will look for undiscovered asteroids (including potentially hazardous ones heading toward Earth), unimaginably powerful cosmic explosions, and clues about the shadowy dark energy and dark matter that shape the universe.
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With the help of an NYPD detective and Susan's brother, Jacob, Reacher must race against the clock to solve the mystery behind her death and save himself from the powerful, shadowy forces at play.
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All three Republican candidates apparently hired the same signature gathering firm to collect signatures, many of which appear to have been fraudulent.
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However, because agentic systems can execute actions independently, an error can become a severe operational failure, such as authorizing fraudulent transactions or deleting mission-critical databases.
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The detective was dubious that a rape had occurred, according to his preliminary report.
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In multiple lawsuits that are now combined, Nutex investors accuse the company of hiding its partnership with HaloMD and say the dubious arrangement exposes the company to further legal risks.
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“Shady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shady. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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