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verb

ˈtred How to pronounce tread (audio)
Definition of treadnext
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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noun

as in footstep

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Recent Examples of tread
Verb
Jesse Eisenberg continues to tread the festival circuit with his musical comedy The Debut, and on Sunday afternoon was wildly entertaining at a high-energy Screen Talk event ahead of his film’s closing the BFI London Film Festival. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026 Experts caution, as the Oracle announcement illustrates, that investors should tread carefully, as with any new asset class and especially one often associated with institutional buyers. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
Instead, when a tire runs out of tread, drivers will have to buy the alternative, which are more expensive. — Tom Wait, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 However, the regulations include multiple exceptions for specific types of tires, such as spare tires, motorcycle tires and deep-tread tires. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tread
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tread
  1. walk
  2. footstep
  3. path
  4. footprint
  5. trail
  6. print
  7. step
  8. rut
Verb
  • People walk past Chicago Public Schools headquarters on July 30, 2026.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
  • This also had a boat trip included, a lovely way to cool off after a day walking Barcelona’s lanes.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of walk
Noun
  • But remarkably few agents followed in Childress’s footsteps; Farris, for example, refused to participate in separations but did not quit, asking his supervisor to assign him elsewhere instead.
    — Francisco Cantú, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
  • When asked about the best way for people to advocate for Colombians, Rúa recommended people follow in his footsteps, using social media as a way to call for government action.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of footstep
Noun
  • The play changed the momentum of the game and in many ways paved the path for the Panthers’ third consecutive loss and the Broncos’ fifth consecutive win.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Localized and shallow flooding of beach parking lots, bike paths, and walkways.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of path
Noun
  • The tower’s triangular footprint and compact structural core are intended to open up the floor plans and maximize views of the park, bay, and skyline.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Key points Has built a leading position in AI infrastructure and is rapidly expanding its footprint.
    — Paul Meeks, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of footprint
Noun
  • By automating the cadence and gear changes, Honda is catering to novices who don't want to think about gear selection or power management on the trail.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The novels follow Cammie Skoura, a brilliant, neurodivergent young scientist aboard a deep-space expedition that uncovers a trail of ancient ruins and long-dead alien civilizations leading toward a mind-shattering discovery.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of trail
Noun
  • It was considered gone for good until a print unexpectedly turned up in Italy in 2008, was restored by the National Film Preservation Foundation and now can easily be viewed online.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The novel has already secured a screen adaptation deal, with a four-volume print edition scheduled for December.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of print
Noun
  • The new membrane provides a possible route towards room-temperature fluoride-ion transport, bringing researchers a step closer to practical batteries that use a different charge carrier.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • There's even steps set up like a faux funicular that lead to a mezzanine games room and slide.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of step
Noun
  • Pull All-Day Sits Differently During the rut, a lot of deer hunters choose to do all-day sits.
    — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 4 Nov. 2026
  • During the rut, bucks seek out does that are ready to breed, and the amorous pursuit can be intense.
    — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of rut

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“Tread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tread. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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