Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wading
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New York City kept schools open despite angry parents trudging through snow drifts, while Philadelphia and Long Island closed as crews battle conditions.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026 -
Before the fourth official even held his board up to signal Bailey’s substitution for Jadon Sancho in the 61st minute, the 28-year-old was already trudging off, carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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That left the administration scrabbling for other ways to reimpose duties that were struck down.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Next went Marshall Allen, hands on his sax like feral scrabbling mice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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And that's just scratching the surface!—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Brushes designed specifically for camera lenses have ultrasoft bristles to gently lift dust and particles without scratching the glass.—
Jacob Little,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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In the total absence of the sort of star-level, gravity-exerting, math-altering superstar pillars that most NHL teams can rely on to create easier sledding for their teammates, the Canucks barely have the talent to hang in most games.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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In past interviews, Carvalho has denied exerting influence over the procurement process that led to the selection of AllHere.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Wading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wading. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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