as in to trudge
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Recent Examples of wade
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore miles of scenic trails at Lake Bemidji State Park, fish in pristine waters, or wade through the headwaters of the Mississippi River at Itasca State Park (40 miles southwest).
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Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 7 May 2026
Others wade or jump into a cold lake or the ocean.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
But the central bank’s latest meeting illustrates the quagmire Warsh is about to wade into.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026
On days with heavy rain in Key Biscayne, golf carts can stall out in the middle of the street, electric cars get stranded in rising water and residents wade through inches — sometimes feet — of flooding.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
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Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 7 May 2026
Others wade or jump into a cold lake or the ocean.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
But the central bank’s latest meeting illustrates the quagmire Warsh is about to wade into.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026
On days with heavy rain in Key Biscayne, golf carts can stall out in the middle of the street, electric cars get stranded in rising water and residents wade through inches — sometimes feet — of flooding.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wade
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Then came a second, minor concussion in the Broncos’ wild-card matchup against the Bills, with Bryant trudging to the locker room in frustration after a monster opening quarter.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
26 May 2026
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This serves as an important reminder as Lyon’s players trudged down the tunnel, runners-up medals in hand.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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Museums are sincerely trying to connect with their publics (even if these are often cast as consumers), and the horizon for that experiment is almost limitless.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The request alleges Applegate tried to open Carpenter’s front door on May 23.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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There can be a real temptation to want to write your own story and exert too much.—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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Iran’s efforts to exert control in the strait have raised concerns that Tehran could impose a tolling system on passing ships.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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“Wade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wade. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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