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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Others are talking about hiring more because AI will help their organization move faster and tackle bigger opportunities.

— Tony Bates, Fortune, 16 July 2026
No warrior strove harder than clear-eyed Nolan, who daily tackled the wrath of the studio gods.

— Henry Alford, New Yorker, 16 July 2026

Definition of tackle

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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
As his debut album approaches its one-year anniversary, Mason’s been feeling introspective about his career and the project.

— Naomi Jeffries, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Definition of approach

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The installation ran about a month—short by Superblue’s standards but the longest NMACC had ever undertaken.

— Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026
That happened as recently as 2024, when House lawmakers undertook an effort with the backing of several in GOP leadership to form a federal debt commission that would include tackling the solvency of Social Security and Medicare.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of undertake

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The White House earlier this week launched an effort to address those.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
The broadcast networks do not always carry a presidential primetime speech upon White House request, as decisions were made to bypass Joe Biden and Barack Obama addresses as well.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 July 2026

Definition of address

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Spain’s front men are difficult to ignore Despite only one attacking return, Lamine Yamal ($10m) is still Spain’s most exciting fantasy option.

— Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
The tourist who was attacked by a bison on Friday at Yellowstone National Park is recovering after being flung into the air.

— Zoe Cummings, Washington Post, 13 July 2026

Definition of attack

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