WADE Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

wade

verb

Definition of wade

as in to trudge

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Recent Examples of wade For me, to walk through Athens is to wade through memories, both real and imagined. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026 With such a shaky sense of purpose, is John Sugar prepared to wade through to the other side of these rancid waters? — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 17 July 2026 This summer, people of all ages are getting an opportunity to wade and cool off in the river at a downtown park. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 RickyRay Robertson said floodwaters rose so quickly that roads became impassable within minutes, forcing him and his neighbor to abandon her vehicle and wade through chest-deep water to safety. — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for wade

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Outside, women trudge past in a rainbow of saris that cling to their fragile frames, seared by the punishing sun.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
The man who trudged across the state for a few minutes to speak to Democrats to tell his story — and make the case against a governor that most of them undoubtedly had voted for in two previous elections — is an introvert.

— Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of trudge

Verb

New Jersey was pushed by the struggling Dallas team, who nearly eked out a DreamBreaker win before NJ advanced.

— Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 15 June 2026
Filimon stood at the front of the crowd and asked what would happen to those trying to eke out a living digging for gold by hand.

— Claire Wilmot & Gisa Tunbridge, The Dial, 12 June 2026

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In a time when destinations are trying to achieve their tourism sustainability goals with master plans, Chichibu suggests there might be a different way.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
The performances were much needed for a team trying to avoid exhausting its pitching staff by October.

— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of try

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Over the longer term, many economists expect AI to exert downward pressure on prices by creating efficiencies that make businesses more productive.

— Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
The president issued an executive order in March that moved to exert federal control over voter rolls and mail-in ballots.

— Zac Anderson, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

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