WADE (IN OR INTO) Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

wade (in or into)

verb

ˈwād

Definition of wade (in or into)

as in to tackle

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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The Fortune Change the World list highlights the companies tackling societal and environmental issues as part of their core business function.

— Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
In an address to the nation, Sánchez argued that a broader progressive coalition in Parliament would allow Spain to tackle its biggest challenges.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of tackle

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Built in 1965 and 1970, respectively, the vessels are approaching the limits of their service lives.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Warm air will quickly surge in on Tuesday out of the southwest ahead of another approaching trough and its associated low pressure and cold front.

— Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of approach

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Each undertaken by expert staff with the assistance of essential oils and exceptional products.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The practice is also undertaking a multi-phase renovation of Hotel Cipriani in Venice, the renovation of a live music and performing arts venue in Athens and private residences worldwide.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of undertake

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According to Tulsa World, the show stopped after just two songs and keyboardist Jonathan Cain addressed the crowd after all the other band members left the stage.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026
Kaur also had addressed Lopez’s mother in court, expressing condolences for the family’s loss.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of address

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The recent success of a late-stage mRNA cancer vaccine, showing the drug stopped the return of melanoma, has boosted hopes that the approach can be successfully harnessed to attack other cancers.

— Allison DeAngelis, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
In Ohio, Husted has been repeatedly attacked for his role in attracting data centers to Ohio as lieutenant governor.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of attack

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