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
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 June 2025
This one will also get summer tires with a wider tread paired with lightweight 20-inch aluminum wheels.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 21 May 2025
Dan Walters, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Known for its work in unstructured data management across the healthcare industry, Hyland treads a careful line with its messaging as the company clearly wants to be seen as applicable to all use cases.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Verb
An artistic floating staircase boasting marble treads and glass railings heads to the upper level, which features an office and a gym.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 June 2025
This one will also get summer tires with a wider tread paired with lightweight 20-inch aluminum wheels.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 21 May 2025
Noun
Unfortunately, its size masks the darker reality that, by many measures, California is doing no better than treading water.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Known for its work in unstructured data management across the healthcare industry, Hyland treads a careful line with its messaging as the company clearly wants to be seen as applicable to all use cases.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tread
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The potential environmental hazards also bleed into other aspects of Everglades life, including a robust tourism industry where hikers walk trails and explore the marshes on airboats, said Floridians for Public Lands founder Jessica Namath, who attended the protest.—
Makiya Seminera,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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Liam has repeatedly referenced a former City manager when ridiculing Noel’s decision to walk away.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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Now 19, Jase has continued to follow his dad’s footsteps by attending the same Big Ten school as the older Richardson and getting selected in the first round of the NBA draft by a team his father played for — the Magic.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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The effort is following in the footsteps of the Lake Effect project that was launched in 2013 and brought around 40 artists to the Miller Beach Arts & Creative District to transform 19 walls and alleys into canvases.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Ashby, though, is confident that the single agency is the best path forward.—
Jack Rodriquez-Vars,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2025
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As with any major legislation, the path forward is shaped as much by politics as by policy.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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The city already received an emergency permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to rebuild the pier in the same footprint as before, Short told commissioners.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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The Seahawks have steadily expanded their footprint in British Columbia, concentrating mostly on Vancouver, Whistler and Victoria, but also reaching into Alberta and Saskatchewan, hosting watch parties and flag football championships in both provinces.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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The unspoiled nature and mountain views drew him in and between the hiking paths, equestrian trails, an overnight camping facility and 40 miles of class A trout streams there’s always something for the Orrs to get into.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Tucked into Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (U.P. for short), this former logging community blends rich history with small-town appeal and unspoiled natural beauty, with easy access to forested trails, wildlife habitats, and quiet stretches of shoreline.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
Noun
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The golf skort comes in 23 colors, from classic black and white to playful leopard print.—
Esme Benjamin,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Flower prints and embroidery were another key trend almost visible on all runways, including at Issey Miyake and Bode.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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That next big step would be a transfer from his MLS team to a European club for the upcoming season.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Washington fired its manager, Dave Martinez (and longtime general manager Mike Rizzo), on Sunday, shaking up a franchise that has been in a rut since winning the 2019 World Series.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
7 July 2025
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His advice for home chefs who are stuck in a rut when thinking of meals?—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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“Tread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tread. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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