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- waders
1
: one that wades
2
: shorebird
also
: wading bird
3
waders plural
: high waterproof boots or a one-piece waterproof garment usually consisting of pants with attached boots that are used for wading (as when fishing)
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Duane Sidebottom, who was wearing waders, was last seen crossing Kidder Creek in Scott Valley on Wednesday, April 30, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office said in a Monday, May 5, news release.
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2025
When waves wash in, the water flows out through the channels in strong currents that can surprise swimmers and waders and swiftly carry them away from the beach.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
Denim highlights include a cropped jean jacket, loose fit jeans and unisex shorts and waders.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2025
Most bites are associated with swimming or wading Swimmers and waders accounted for a majority of unprovoked bites, representing 50% of the incidents.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2025
When waves wash in, the water flows out through the channels in strong currents that can surprise swimmers and waders and swiftly carry them away from the beach.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
Denim highlights include a cropped jean jacket, loose fit jeans and unisex shorts and waders.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2025
Most bites are associated with swimming or wading Swimmers and waders accounted for a majority of unprovoked bites, representing 50% of the incidents.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Wader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wader. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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wader
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wad·er
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