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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Then there is the reality of wading ashore on islands left to the wind, sun and rain for half a century—and leaving Mauritius, where the malls are full and highways smooth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

She said muddy edges around the waterways were ideal for insects and molluscs, which "will provide a feast" for wading birds like lapwings, redshank and snipe.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Attempt to buy literally anything online without wading through bot-addled marketplaces full of garbage.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

Buyers wading into the market this spring should keep their eye on local supply, which will likely determine price changes from here.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

But he’s not wading at the shore or swimming either.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina