WADE IN OR INTO Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

wade (in or into)

verb

ˈwād

Definition of wade (in or into)

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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How to tackle the district’s beleaguered finances and shrinking enrollment became a dividing line in the races.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
All favor deepening alliances and partnerships, modernizing the military, fixing the defense industrial base, strengthening deterrence, tackling transnational challenges such as global public health, and pursuing hardheaded diplomacy with rivals.

— THOMAS WRIGHT, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of tackle

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With Black Friday approaching, iGarden is offering a substantial discount on its K70 AI Pool Cleaner, a cordless robotic cleaner designed to tackle pool floors, walls, waterlines and slopes with minimal intervention.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Statistical data shows that total expenditure for these midterms approached 12 billion dollars, with Musk contributing nearly 500 million dollars to the Republican party as the election cycle's single largest individual donor.

— , CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of approach

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Sánchez argued that authorities must undertake an awareness campaign for parents and provide training for teachers to achieve the effective implementation of the regulation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
The comprehensive business review was initiated in May and was undertaken with independent advisers Deloitte and Barclay & Co, along with legal advice from Chapman Tripp.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of undertake

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Following a community meeting attended by more than 200 Laramie County residents, Google and its partners are establishing a Community Council to address concerns about the effects of data center expansion on Cheyenne and surrounding communities.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Caltrans has tried for years to address Highway 39’s long-term future.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of address

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Hawley said the majority of conflicts between humans and coyotes occurs when a pet owner tries to save their pet from an attacking coyote.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026
Running as the populist candidate, Brown has repeatedly attacked Husted as the face of data centers in the state and pushed to take on Silicon Valley if elected to office again.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026

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