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
Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Forbes has compiled a list of 20 big private equity zombies—businesses that are either scaling back or simply treading water.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2026
Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2026
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Verb
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
Forbes has compiled a list of 20 big private equity zombies—businesses that are either scaling back or simply treading water.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
Plus, the featured tread outsoles on these shoes provide excellent traction and durability, perfect for snowy or icy days.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2026
Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tread
Verb
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During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Getting down to the beach also requires walking off-piste.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In September 2025, Astin followed in the footsteps of his mom, Patty Duke, when he was elected the National President of SAG-AFTRA.—
Sarah Weldon,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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Martinez is following in the footsteps of his older brother, Mark, who placed fourth in the 144-pound weight class at the Class 2A state meet for Deerfield in 2024.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Tateishi found his path to activism in the 1970s, as anger swelled among young former detainees about their imprisonment, which the government had yet to acknowledge as an injustice.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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But the path to income-tax repeal could actually be even simpler, by using surplus revenue to automatically reduce it over time.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Officials said the 765-kV line delivers the same capacity as three 345-kV double-circuit lines with a slightly wider footprint.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Open shelving highlights the back wall of the space, maintaining the visual footprint without sacrificing storage.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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On the 002, a trail runner tailored to ground feel, wavy lines from previous iterations carry extra relevance now, and a gum sole unit provides a stark contrast.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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For more insider tips on Southern California’s beaches, trails and parks, check out past editions of The Wild.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Paintbox, the brand’s signature kid’s program, includes educational (animal print tracking) and active (obstacle courses) outdoor pursuits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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By reproducing photos of Lincoln, Lorant moved beyond the varied mass of subjective artworks — paintings, prints and sculpture — that only approximated his appearance.—
Mark B. Pohlad,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The first step requires Ilana to change into a robe, undressing on top of pads placed on the floor so each item of clothing can be packaged into separate bags and collected as evidence.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Despite a step-out and a fall on his first two quads, Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama skated the rest of his free program more cleanly and earned his second Olympic silver.—
Alice Fang,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The ice that’s needed for curling is different from the glass-smooth surfaces needed for hockey or figure skating, and trying to curl when a stone can easily get caught in a leftover skating rut on the ice can be really frustrating, Camarena says.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Small changes to your wellness routine may be just the thing to get you out of a rut and keep you on track toward your goals.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Tread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tread. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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