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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Then there’s the entertainment team including a pair of dancers who tackle everything from the tango to bachata, a singer who goes for Alicia Keys-style ballads, a jazzy vocalist, and a piano player.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Turning cryptographic posture management into a continuous discipline involves tackling people, process and technology aspects.

— Evgeny Gervis, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of tackle

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Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, states with error rates of 6% or higher must start paying a share of their residents’ food assistance in October 2027, a bill that for Florida could approach $1 billion a year.

— Sharmila Venkatasubban, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
The orbiter's science orbit circled Mars on an extreme path, approaching as close as 227 miles (365 kilometers) and extending as far out as 49,710 miles (80,000 km).

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of approach

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The financier undertook a campaign to launder his reputation, spending millions — especially donating to scientific research projects — to rehabilitate his image.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
To Moss Mines and other active participants, the National Park City designation is recognition of work Chattanooga has been engaging in for decades—and continues to undertake.

— Daliah Singer, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of undertake

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The eFlyer 2 seeks to address both requirements through its electric powertrain and lightweight structure.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Asked by the judge how the settlement addresses the state AGs’ concerns over competition, as outlined in its antitrust case, Blizzard said the reasoning was that the states were wary about permanently blocking the Paramount-WBD deal.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of address

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Qatar and Oman have also been attacked by Iranian drones and missiles.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Fire grows after manhunt keeps crews out The Mineral Fire grew to 18 acres by Monday morning after the armed manhunt prevented firefighters from attacking it for hours.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

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