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
James Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The battle over affordable housing runs deep in Colorado, with the state mandating higher density in recent years and, in turn, being sued by cities that claim the legislation treads on their home-rule authority.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
Subtle but functional changes come in the form of a thinner midsole for better board feel and a new tread pattern to optimize grip.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The Associated Press took a tour of the facilities where humans soon will not be allowed to tread.
—James Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The battle over affordable housing runs deep in Colorado, with the state mandating higher density in recent years and, in turn, being sued by cities that claim the legislation treads on their home-rule authority.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
Subtle but functional changes come in the form of a thinner midsole for better board feel and a new tread pattern to optimize grip.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tread
Verb
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After stabbing Smith, the woman walked east on Eastern Parkway to the Sutter Ave.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Lambert finished with a two-hitter, striking out eight, walking three and hitting one batter.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Following in his late father’s footsteps, Rodriguez Castro is involved in GAESA dealings and serves as an informal liaison between its current head, Brig.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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Just 20 years old, Barron already has goals to follow in his father's footsteps in the business world, sources have told PEOPLE.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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The president’s nominee to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve will appear on Capitol Hill today for a confirmation hearing, but his path forward is uncertain due to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) investigation into current Fed Chair Jerome Powell.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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What’s more, the proliferation of gossip handles like Deux Moi and fan accounts like ClubChalamet mean that doubling down on a parasocial fixation can be a legitimate career path, and a profitable one at that.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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LeBlanc + Smith has expanded its Nashville footprint with several bar concepts, including Barrel Proof, an outpost of the New Orleans whiskey-forward favorite; the cocktail-leaning Love Alibi in the Gulch; and a forthcoming concept across from Kisser Restaurant.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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But if the entire area was ceded back to the District of Columbia, the electoral advantage in the new districts would be dulled and new districts would be drawn in light of the state’s shrunken footprint.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Micromobility devices may be used on sidewalks, paths and trails.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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Accessible by a hiking trail or funicular, Penang Hill has spectacular views of the city, harbor, and rainforest.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Choose a Digital subscription or our best deal – All Access – that includes print and digital issues, full archive access, and the NYR App!—
Mark O’Connell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Note, however, that not all old books are backlist titles; those which, for lack of consumer demand or other reasons, go out-of-print are not a part of a publisher’s backlist.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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The mission — a more comfortable and less complicated repeat of the Apollo 8 flight in 1968 — was the first step toward the dream of returning to the moon and never leaving.—
Thomas Black,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Naqvi praised Trump for extending the ceasefire, calling it a welcome step toward de-escalation.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His numbers may look ordinary (15 points on 5-of-13 shooting) but those two spot-up 3s and beautiful baby-jumper pullup that kissed off the glass got San Antonio out of an offensive rut.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Creatine has been a simple, affordable way to break out of my strength training rut.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Tread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tread. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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