as in diving (into)
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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His specific traits, such as leadership and tackling, are difficult to measure but fit exactly what the Rams needed this offseason as a finishing piece to their front seven.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025 -
Eddie Bauer Rainier Pant Perfect for tackling the outdoors, the Eddie Bauer Rainier Pant is treated with a water-repellent finish and designed with UPF protection to keep your skin safe in the daytime.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
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Smith is approaching two years since deciding to make the managerial leap across the Atlantic.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The other raises hers to threaten the predators approaching their position.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Wading (in or into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wading%20%28in%20or%20into%29. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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