wade (in or into)

verb

ˈwād How to pronounce wade (in or into) (audio)
Definition of wade (in or into)next
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wade (in or into)
  1. tackle
  2. approach
  3. undertake
  4. address
  5. attack
Verb
  • The goal was erased, however, because Spain tackled Austria’s goalkeeper before Cucurella took his shot.
    — Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Hartford still emerged as the second-fastest female driver despite never getting the opportunity to tackle the full mountain in competition.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of tackle
Verb
  • The Forest Service began increasingly approaching the tribe for help.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Messi and the team also celebrated by hugging one another and approaching fans in the stands, waving and cheering with them.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Definition of approach
Verb
  • Once this cycle of testing is extensively undertaken, the AI maker refines the AI and can feel more comfortable that the AI is ready for release.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The number of times Spain has previously undertaken mass legalization measures for immigrants living and working illegally in the country.
    — Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of undertake
Verb
  • Nationals officials also addressed the matter with the right-hander.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • The attorney also addressed the letter to several email addresses listed on the Brownsville Energy Storage Terminals website.
    — Justin Elliott, ProPublica, 2 July 2026
Definition of address
Verb
  • According to court documents reviewed by The Times, the model alleges that Sandoval shoved her down a flight of stairs in his home, pushed her to the ground at a hotel in Nashville, and attacked her and her father on June 3.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Electing to keep his No 5 on the field, the Brazil head coach made a subtle tactical tweak that saw Endrick enter the action and brought Matheus Cunha further to the left flank — which unlocked the attacking prowess of Vinicius Junior.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of attack
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“Wade (in or into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wade%20%28in%20or%20into%29. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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