wades

Definition of wadesnext
present tense third-person singular of wade

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wades
trudges
Verb
  • So, Bundle gets all three of her men, but trudges back home in heartbroken tears.
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
  • As the decade trudges on, Brian becomes more serious about his work, never losing his soft spot for Margaret but otherwise gaining a sterling reputation as a hard-hitting interview.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Wades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wades. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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