wade

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Recent Examples of wade Even President Donald Trump waded into the issue before Kohberger’s sentencing. Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2025 The president recently waded into Michigan’s Senate race and the New York gubernatorial contest in an effort to convince notable potential candidates in those races — Reps. Bill Huizenga (R-Mich.) and Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) — to opt against running. Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 28 July 2025 Brookings Anglers has guided float and wade trips that explore the waters of the Tuckasegee, and there are dozens of smaller streams and rivers to fish in the area surrounding Cashiers. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2025 Witnesses said a 12-year-old girl went into the water to wade alongside Highet, a close family friend. Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for wade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wade
Verb
  • The herds are decked out in crowns of flowers, and the air will be noisy, full of tinkling bells as the cattle trudge down from the higher Alpine pastures to the lower stretches of greenery in and around this town.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Enormous grey clouds gathered over the Bank of America Stadium as the players trudged off the field, bringing thunderstorms and a risk of lightning which delayed the match for one hour and 53 minutes.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
Verb
  • And while many of these popular anchors are getting notice quickly, there is concern about whether all of them can eke out success.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Young adults are staying with parents to save money or opting to house swap with baby boomer relatives to eke out a start in the housing market.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • The organizers try to strike a balance between elements in which merch or products might come into play and the best things in Laufey life being free.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
  • This has been a trying time for my family, me and my fans, and the support throughout the garage and my partners has been a bright spot.
    Joseph Wolkin, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center — and its signature ceremony — reflect his effort to exert his influence over an array of cultural institutions.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
  • And exerting their infectious will and influence from the sidelines of an essentially meaningless game.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2025

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“Wade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wade. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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