wading

VERB

plod, often through water

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bathe paddle splash stumble trek

STRONG

attack attempt drudge ford initiate labor launch start tackle toil walk

WEAK

fall to get feet wet get stuck in go for jump in light into pitch in set about set to tear into work through

Antonyms

STRONG

avoid be lazy conclude dodge end finish idle ignore laze neglect stop

Example Sentences

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wading

The 3.6-acre estate features a wading pool and an infinity pool that are connected by a lazy river.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026

The company has been wading through design and quality issues for years, resulting in significant management turnover.

From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026

Like “Babe” and “Homeward Bound” before it, the film treats its younger audience with the respect and maturity they deserve, wading into heavy thematic territory without shying away from the bittersweet realities of death.

From Salon ● May 25, 2026

Lululemon has been wading through turmoil for over a year, facing the public attack from Wilson and additional scrutiny from activist Elliott Investment Management.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026

“That’s right. We just saw Sister Redempta wearing her wading habit down at the river,” Ruthanne yelled.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool