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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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
The footage showed wading birds - including the red-listed Dunlin - in the area.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 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
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
We don’t say nothing, just drop to our knees on the rocks at water's edge and drink, Manchee wading in up to his belly to start lapping.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
