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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But her bill, like others relaxing marijuana laws, failed to gain steam in a legislative body that has struggled to tackle the topic.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
Shortly thereafter, Moroccan player Issa Diop received a yellow card for tackling Mbappé, the first and only card of the game.

— Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 9 July 2026

Definition of tackle

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Would a hard right without Hitler governing Germany in ’33 have done anything as crazy as undertaking a Second World War against Britain, plus France, plus the Soviet Union, plus the United States?

— David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
This feels unfair, especially when much AI development is being undertaken by large corporations with deep pockets.

— Zoey Forbes, The Dial, 7 July 2026

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Southern California has emerged as a go-to address for fast-growing space and defense tech companies.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Manager Tony Vitello addressed the posts on KNBR Thursday morning and again while meeting with the media before Thursday’s game.

— Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 10 July 2026

Definition of address

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According to court documents reviewed by The Times, the model alleges that Sandoval shoved her down a flight of stairs in his home, pushed her to the ground at a hotel in Nashville, and attacked her and her father on June 3.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Electing to keep his No 5 on the field, the Brazil head coach made a subtle tactical tweak that saw Endrick enter the action and brought Matheus Cunha further to the left flank — which unlocked the attacking prowess of Vinicius Junior.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of attack

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