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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wade (in or into)
Verb
-
An Intimate Shared Experience With music that often tackles and attempts to resolve difficult emotions, the sessions at Við Djúpið can begin to feel like therapy.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025 -
In Season 3, Titus Welliver’s Harry Bosch is about to tackle his final case.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
This panel will dive into the art of the cold read, providing actors with the tools to approach any audition with confidence, preparation, and authenticity.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
-
Meanwhile, Hemsley—McGowan’s wife’s cousin—had launched a clothing company shortly after starting college at Utah State University in 2015 and approached McGowan as an investor.—
Simone Melvin,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Like many other state environmental protection agencies, Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection receives money appropriated by Congress and uses these funds for its own conservation projects and for those undertaken by land trusts and other organizations via grants.—
Shelley Harms,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
-
Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new leadership on Thursday dismissed at least four enforcement lawsuits undertaken by the previous administration’s director.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
On how the Oscars will address the recent L.A. wildfires and the first responders who took them on… The theme of the show is really collaboration and community.—
Scott Feinberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
-
High-profile visits have been orchestrated before to address the public's concerns, according to the Mint's website.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Despite losing all three, there were significant improvements collectively and individually, with contributions from attacking starlets Nico Paz, who scored against Atalanta, and Diao, who got the equaliser against Juventus.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
-
The case, which generated headlines around the world, comes amid rising hostility against Muslims and Palestinians in the U.S. since Hamas attacked Israel in October 2023.—
Sophia Tareen and Melissa Perez Winder,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Wade (in or into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wade%20%28in%20or%20into%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share