WADES (IN OR INTO) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

wades (in or into)

verb

present tense third-person singular of wade (in or into)

as in dives (into)

to start work on energetically waded deep into the repair project and didn't come out of it until four hours later enthusiastically waded into his science fair project

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As the country approaches its 250th birthday, roughly half of Americans say the American Dream no longer holds true, and younger generations are on track to earn less than their parents.

— Heather Occhino, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Communing with her fans is part of the Chinouriri experience, so much so that anyone who approaches her for a photo is also met with a real conversation.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

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When Carla and Johnny get there, Gabe literally runs away from them, but Johnny tackles him.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
The latest Chicago Media Report tackles Mike Ditka's impact on The Score, a morning show host exit at WBEZ, the latest radio station rankings and more.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026

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Instead, the 78-year-old undertakes the often thankless task of officiating football matches.

— Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
The solution is a lot of morphine and a lot of rest, both of which Cathy undertakes with Adam constantly (and chastely) by her side.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

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