as in to walk
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 tread
Fred Imbert, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
Other accounts are seemingly treading far less carefully — and getting caught.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 25 Feb. 2026
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
The studs are placed into each tire by a robot arm, and then scanned to ensure they're properly locked into the tread.
—New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The earnings season is all but over, but there’s one report left that has investors treading carefully.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
Other accounts are seemingly treading far less carefully — and getting caught.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
The 25-year-old Allgeier is a power back without excessive tread on the tires who could be available at a lower price, but expect Denver to look elsewhere.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
The studs are placed into each tire by a robot arm, and then scanned to ensure they're properly locked into the tread.
—New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tread
Verb
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The San Diego Trolley extension was completed in 2021 and riders can walk from the station down an escalator to the main mall.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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While the late Karl Lagerfield had a selection of male muses (Brad Kroenig and Baptiste Giabiconi walked his runways), an official foray into the menswear space never came to fruition.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Honda’s following in the footsteps of Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis in taking a massive bath on EVs.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
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More than three decades later, Mike Benning is following in his dad’s footsteps.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The hotel is also collaborating with government technical schools to develop a training program, contributing to educational advancement and offering a career path to residents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Is there a path for states to keep pushing for a Live Nation breakup?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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California's total vineyard footprint was estimated at 477,475 acres in 2025, according to the California Association of Winegrape Growers, down from about 600,000 acres in recent years, based on earlier state estimates.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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JetBlue is expanding service at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport as the airline looks to take advantage of Spirit’s financial issues and grow its footprint in South Florida.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When a typical comet nears the sun, ice inside the space rock turns to gas, leaving a trail of gases such as carbon monoxide, methane and ammonia in its wake—and sometimes a little methanol.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
12 Mar. 2026
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Between Campitelli’s body and the Tahoe was a trail of blood.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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No frills, no fancy claims to fame; the Jet Set features the brand’s signature logo-print canvas, a clean and classic silhouette, and luxe gold hardware that goes with everything.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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Rather than dressing up as a Disney character, incorporate polka dots, fun prints like leopard, and red-and-black motifs throughout your vacation wardrobe.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Unable to ramp up through the first month of spring training because of lingering shoulder soreness, Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell took a step toward readiness Thursday, throwing his first bullpen session.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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When one steps through its doors, they are transported into an ornate palace that seems to exist outside of time.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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His father bought him the plane ticket after Jeffrey found himself in a bit of a boredom rut with friends and getting into the wrong kind of trouble.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Fiddelke, a 23-year company lifer who has been Target’s operations chief and finance chief, told Fortune in an interview that the key to getting Target out of its rut is a culture and communication shift.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Tread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tread. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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