WADING (IN OR INTO) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

wading (in or into)

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present participle of wade (in or into)

as in diving (into)

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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But researchers like me are tackling the problem by studying mixtures that reflect real-world exposures and grouping chemicals with similar biological effects.

— Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Alameda County officials lauded his role in tackling the county’s most complex issues.

— Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

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