WADES (THROUGH) Synonyms: 29 Similar Words

wades (through)

verb

present tense third-person singular of wade (through)

as in dips (into)

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The Debut, in prioritizing style, humor and outrageous plot turns over complex emotionality, would seem to side with Jerry.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
Its deep water never fully turns over, leaving the bottom starved of oxygen and free of currents.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Aug. 2026

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Also missing is network security software that scans for malware and other network security threats.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
The programs may also feature software that scans the internet, social platforms and public databases for potential threats.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

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Usually, either a star and its companion mind their own business or the star completely and rapidly devours its neighbor.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 5 Oct. 2026
The larvae come from the Cochliomyia hominivorax fly, which invades open wounds or the mucous membranes of body openings in any warm-blooded animal, including humans, and devours tissue, causing the wounds to become increasingly deep and painful.

— Abraham Tellez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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