- present participle of wade.
wading
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Authorities declared a city-wide disaster on Saturday after almost 48 hours of heavy rain, and on Monday some residents were still wading through thigh-high waters.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
She has tried to avoid wading into the controversy, saying that most counties are sticking with the current name because they aren’t sure if it is permanent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Make no mistake: America’s biggest theater chain wading into the indie film distribution business is a bold, risky move that suggests a dedication to both the art of cinema and the curious moviegoer.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
Lawyers, accountants, city officials—and The Wall Street Journal—are wading through myriad questions about the tax and the rollout so far.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
One slope climbed so high that she rose up from the ocean surface and continued on, wading through knee-deep water.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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