wade (in or into)

verb

ˈwād How to pronounce wade (in or into) (audio)
Definition of wade (in or into)next
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wade (in or into)
  1. tackle
  2. approach
  3. undertake
  4. address
  5. attack
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  • During the regular season, the unit of right tackle Brian O'Neill, right guard Dalton Risner, center Garrett Bradbury, left guard Blake Brandel and left tackle Cam Robinson (in for Christian Darrisaw) played well throughout the majority of the season.
    Steve Silverman, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Though the Texans’ strength might be neutralized by Chargers tackles Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater.
    Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of tackle
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  • Another victim, an 85-year-old woman, refused to leave her home as the fast-moving Palisades Fire approached, preferring instead to stay behind with her beloved pets.
    Ray Sanchez, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
  • From Short-Form Content To Long-Term Assets Most brands and media executives still approach TikTok, YouTube, Meta, and Snap as platforms for advertising or one-off creator partnerships.
    Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of approach
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  • The buyer will undertake a careful review of the selling company’s involvement in any current or past IP litigation or other disputes.
    AllBusiness, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The more responsible path is to undertake cautious but constructive engagement, aiming to rebalance trade, ratchet down geopolitical tension, and carve out a working relationship on issues such as technological competition and global health—all while preserving a stable status quo on Taiwan.
    Charles A. Kupchan, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of undertake
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  • Smartphones have played a significant role in drastically addressing this barrier.
    Glen Robinson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Constellation would address any potential concerns raised by antitrust officials about its market power by selling assets, Mr. Dominguez said.
    Rebecca F. Elliott, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of address
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  • Defensive vulnerabilities highlight areas on the field where offenses might be able to attack in the passing game.
    Joe Reedy, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
  • On screen, viewers witness Mormon soldiers disguised as Native Americans attacking a group of pioneers traveling westward.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of attack
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waded (through)

wade (in or into)

wades

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“Wade (in or into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wade%20%28in%20or%20into%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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