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 stock approaches fair value and its potential gains become more limited, the investor could sell more calls to collect additional income.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
In current, inflated prices, the outturn cost approaches £48–49 billion.

— Interesting Engineering, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026

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The massive reset comes as the group tackles competition from China and the impact of trade tariffs.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Veteran tackles Dexter Lawrence and Jonathan Allen beef up a defense that ranked last in rushing yards allowed, while Super Bowl winner Boye Mafe brings explosiveness off the edge.

— Takashi Williams, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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Drones that have previously been certified for sale are not included in the ban unless the FCC undertakes specific action to revoke their status.

— Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Shooting a movie this way is a cumbersome, expensive process; no filmmaker undertakes it lightly.

— Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

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