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
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
11 June 2026
The real value will be if Stafford has to miss a small amount of time in the regular season, as the Rams want to be able to tread water in an NFC West as loaded as ever and in a schedule that features seven primetime games and a top-five strength of schedule.
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Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
There is rubber detailing on the outsole that features rugged tread for added durability and traction.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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Verb
The backlash was so fierce, Anthropic quickly made adjustments to the policy, as Wired reported on Wednesday, highlighting just how carefully the company is treading.
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Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
11 June 2026
The real value will be if Stafford has to miss a small amount of time in the regular season, as the Rams want to be able to tread water in an NFC West as loaded as ever and in a schedule that features seven primetime games and a top-five strength of schedule.
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Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
Noun
Using a penny to check tread depth on a tire Getty Images/iStockphoto
Troopers say to do a full vehicle inspection before your trips.
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Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
There is rubber detailing on the outsole that features rugged tread for added durability and traction.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tread
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Johnson allowed one walk with career highs of eight strikeouts and six innings, while throwing 90 pitches.
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Manny Machado hit a first pitch, walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning, sending the Padres to a 7-6 win and the Braves to their ninth loss in the last 12 games.
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Tim became a professional soccer player, too, following in his father’s footsteps.
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At Mullen, Mailo focused on defense, where his father, Shaun, has coached the line for years, wanting to follow in the footsteps of former Mustang and Detroit Lions defensive tackle Aidan Keanaaina.
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There are dozens of examples of major studio properties that had what appeared to be an easy path to profitability.
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That too many people pursue self-destructive paths for example.
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The marks of two canoes showed in the sand, and footprints of barefoot children proclaimed we’d been visited by Cree neighbors.
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Kim has boosted his diplomatic footprint in past years by expanding ties with Russia with his support of its war against Ukraine.
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The trail that led to the record haul began in the state of Queensland, when local police officers responding to reports of a truck fire found 40 kilograms of cocaine floating in the sea near a boat ramp.
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Rescue efforts are underway in Venezuela after two massive earthquakes rocked the country Wednesday evening, leaving a trail of widespread damage.
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Featuring a classic Damask print, this three-piece quilt set will make any bedroom feel elegant and sophisticated.
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Some cards are original, one-of-a-kind artworks and others are limited-edition prints.
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The hotel stands just steps from the historic French Quarter, undoubtedly one of the first stops on any traveler’s itinerary.
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But the increasing tanker traffic is an encouraging step toward normalization of global oil flows.
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Crowned King of the Ring and eventually world champion, Femi could help WWE escape its creative rut and regain momentum, rather than adhering to predictable storylines.
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Its glorious dumplings are a respite from the typical brunch menu and inspire you to break out from a food rut more often.
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“Tread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tread. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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