wading

VERB

plod, often through water

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bathe paddle splash stumble trek

STRONG

attack attempt drudge ford initiate labor launch start tackle toil walk

WEAK

fall to get feet wet get stuck in go for jump in light into pitch in set about set to tear into work through

Antonyms

STRONG

avoid be lazy conclude dodge end finish idle ignore laze neglect stop

Example Sentences

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A North American wading bird has been spotted in Jersey for the first time.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

"There'll be a real variety of species," Glover added, explaining that the "wetter and boggier" landscape will see "more wading birds."

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

The company has been wading through design and quality issues for years, resulting in significant management turnover.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Venture capitalists have been wading into the accounting industry following a wave of private-equity investment in accounting firms, which are looking to strengthen stable revenue streams through automation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

I run down the path and find my cousins and friends in the creek wading ankle-deep.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio