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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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Like “Babe” and “Homeward Bound” before it, the film treats its younger audience with the respect and maturity they deserve, wading into heavy thematic territory without shying away from the bittersweet realities of death.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

She said muddy edges around the waterways were ideal for insects and molluscs, which "will provide a feast" for wading birds like lapwings, redshank and snipe.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Traversing this land means, for instance, wading across a river that is said to be a home of crocodiles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Buyers wading into the market this spring should keep their eye on local supply, which will likely determine price changes from here.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

The gods started from one end of the pool, beginning immediately underneath the falls and wading until they reached the other side.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman