WADED (IN OR INTO) Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

waded (in or into)

verb

past tense of wade (in or into)

as in tackled

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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The security guard tackled him and literally THREW him down the stairs.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 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 tackled

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Naturally, as his retirement approached, their conversations shifted toward what life would look like after their final session.

— Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
As halftime approached and France looking stunned by the English offensive onslaught, forward Bukayo Saka scored two goals within 10 minutes to officially turn the match into something no one thought would happen – an English blowout.

— Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of approached

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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
The European Union undertook formal reviews of both the consolidation of assets and its reliance on foreign investors, which are set to conclude soon.

— David Folkenflik, NPR, 13 July 2026

Definition of undertook

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Issues of potential fertility decline in this male population also need to be addressed, as well as signs of high testosterone including sleep issues, excess body hair, liver disease, weight gain and mood disorders.

— Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
In order to earnestly kick-start a new era for West Ham United, impending majority shareholder Daniel Kretinsky felt an important matter needed to be addressed.

— Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of addressed

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With the wind and the sea now working against them, Odysseus and his men were next led to the Laestrygonian giants, who brutally attacked them, leaving them with only one ship and its crew.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
Iran attacked a power generation and water desalination plant in Kuwait, the Gulf nation said on Saturday.

— Monica Haider, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of attacked

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