wade
verb (used without object)
to walk in water, when partially immersed.
have waded
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present perfectof wade.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Many have waded across a river to return in desperation, although the scale of the exodus remains unclear.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
As tanker operators scrambled for safety, momentarily snarling supplies of oil, natural gas and more, traders have waded into the fog of war across live social media feeds and TV coverage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 2, 2026
In Bangkok's suburbs, crowds have waded in knee-deep waters hoping to catch blackchin tilapia with their plastic basins.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2024
Meanwhile, families have waded into the legislative process, uncovering and reliving personally painful details before lawmakers — privately, publicly or both — with mixed results.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 18, 2023
Recently, we have waded a little out to sea, enough to dampen our toes or, at most, wet our ankles.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
