as in walks
to go on foot
to protect the fragile environment of the beach dunes, we must tread cautiously and lightly
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Recent Examples of treads
Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
The battle over affordable housing runs deep in Colorado, with the state mandating higher density in recent years and, in turn, being sued by cities that claim the legislation treads on their home-rule authority.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
At Prada Group, Miu Miu continues to grow while the main brand treads water.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
That could skew the monetary policy outlook, which treads a delicate balance.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Equipped with a hammer and a bucket to remove water from the manholes, Arredondo checks the water meters to determine each home’s consumption and always treads carefully to avoid slipping on the ice.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Like many a real music documentary, The Moment eventually treads into the realm of hagiography.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
The Brit List script, which treads the line between black comedy and drama, is set in the early 20th Century Hungary where a village knitting club takes it upon themselves to poison their abusive husbands with arsenic.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
The album treads through womanhood, partnership, aging and dying, exposing the murky in the mundane.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
The track treads with a cautious cadence through its first verse and refrain, then pauses.
—Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
The battle over affordable housing runs deep in Colorado, with the state mandating higher density in recent years and, in turn, being sued by cities that claim the legislation treads on their home-rule authority.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
At Prada Group, Miu Miu continues to grow while the main brand treads water.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
That could skew the monetary policy outlook, which treads a delicate balance.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Equipped with a hammer and a bucket to remove water from the manholes, Arredondo checks the water meters to determine each home’s consumption and always treads carefully to avoid slipping on the ice.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Like many a real music documentary, The Moment eventually treads into the realm of hagiography.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
The Brit List script, which treads the line between black comedy and drama, is set in the early 20th Century Hungary where a village knitting club takes it upon themselves to poison their abusive husbands with arsenic.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
The album treads through womanhood, partnership, aging and dying, exposing the murky in the mundane.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treads
Verb
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Peters walks Atwood and hits Stewart to load the bases.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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When a job candidate arrives for an interview, the interviewer walks them to the kitchen for a beverage.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The players in this for the long haul — Matas Buzelis, Tre Jones, Patrick Williams and Giddey — are still wrapping their heads around the next steps for a rebuild.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Waxahachie head coach Ariel Raney glances toward the scoreboard as an Indians batter steps to the plate to start the bottom of the third inning of play against Duncanville.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Many states treat these bikes like motorcycles, so they’re not allowed on sidewalks or paths, but in some states there are no specific rules for the ultra-fast bikes.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Boston bats erased themselves from the base paths inning after inning.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The footsteps of the children are heavy, running wild.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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The teenager is looking to follow in his father's footsteps, and counts Black Label Society's Zakk Wylde as his favorite guitarist.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Regular theme-parkgoers may find themselves in ruts, making favorites their top priority while avoiding others out of habit.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Those ruts become a potential hazard for trail users and are difficult to repair.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Unlike Apollo, which focused on fast flags and footprints in a breakneck race against the Soviet Union, Artemis is striving for a sustainable moon base elaborate enough to satisfy even the most hard-core science fiction fans.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The report highlights the company’s legacy of innovation, demonstrating how process improvements and high-performance products aim to actively help customers reduce their environmental footprints.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Around 30 movie theaters in the world are equipped with the technology to run 35mm or 70mm prints, including AMC Town Center in Leawood.—
Joseph Hernandez
March 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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This show features prints by artists including Kawano Kaoru, Minami Keiko and Kanamori Yoshio.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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From Sirena, your guide will lead you along trails through the secondary forest, tailoring the route to get a glimpse of the wildlife.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Others got their hands dirty by planting trees, painting murals or picking up trash along park trails.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Treads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treads. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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