wade
verb (used without object)
to walk in water, when partially immersed.
wading
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present participleof wade.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Species such as curlew, mountain bumblebee, lapwing and other wading birds have made it their home with endangered red squirrels finding safety in the woods.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Zegan posted a video of people wading through Frontierland as a cast member tried to unclog a drain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
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
They held hands as they navigated the winding streets, dodging cars and crazy Vespa drivers, squeezing through mobs of tourists, and wading through oceans of pigeons.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
