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wading

  • present participle of wade.

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The 3.6-acre estate features a wading pool and an infinity pool that are connected by a lazy river.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

Outdoor World Cup fan events for the England and Argentina match on Wednesday were cancelled in the city, and wading pools closed.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

The unique conditions the process demanded -- pumping saltwater in and out to maintain a shallow depth -- were also the perfect environment for hungry wading birds.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

Venture capitalists have been wading into the accounting industry following a wave of private-equity investment in accounting firms, which are looking to strengthen stable revenue streams through automation.

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

Better than wading through a sea of law enforcement.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon