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
Andy Jones, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Not when the Padres were essentially treading water in the first half of 2024.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Rachel King, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Brooks likes the Mach 6 for uptempo work on the tread, like intervals.
—Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 5 May 2025
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Verb
Konate was treading a fine line on a yellow card, so Slot replaced him with Quansah.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Not when the Padres were essentially treading water in the first half of 2024.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
The new section links two northern valley towns via a narrow route of pavers, asphalt and organic trail tread.
—Rachel King, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Brooks likes the Mach 6 for uptempo work on the tread, like intervals.
—Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tread
Verb
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When his remarks concluded, the pope walked down the steps at the front of the stage in the hall and shook hands with a line of Vatican officials, exchanging a few words with each person.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Hunter walks up to Mathurin, points at him and pushes him to the floor.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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But the Everton commission has been a unique experience because of how involved the fans have been and the weighty task of following in Leitch’s footsteps.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Fiennes follows in the footsteps of the late Donald Sutherland, who portrayed Coriolanus Snow in the series’ first four films that kicked off with The Hunger Games hitting theaters in 2012.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
Noun
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But with the Civil War, the hopes and dreams of the Declaration of Independence were put on the path to fulfillment and America’s best years were unleashed.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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Before the sun gets too powerful, go horseback riding at the Tunica Hills Wildlife Management Area or tackle the 5.6-mile bike path and trail at West Feliciana Sports Park.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
Noun
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The engagement also spotlights China's growing role in military technology and supply, expanding its footprint in strategic regions and adding a new layer to the U.S.-China rivalry.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Apple said in February that its investing $500 billion in expanding its US footprint, which includes building a facility in Houston to produce servers for its Apple Intelligence AI features.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
Noun
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In a news release, the National Park Service (NPS) said its rangers were notified that a man had fallen during a hike on the primitive section of the Windows Loop trail on Tuesday, May 6, adding that bystanders administered CPR before authorities arrived at the scene.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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Despite a growing economy and tax base, the state currently spends almost $5,000 less per student than the national average and trails behind neighboring states South Carolina and Virginia.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Since, the Chuck Taylor has always been a symbol of self-expression, this year’s pride collection includes a new iteration of the shoe featuring unique designs including animal prints, flames all in rainbow colors.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 May 2025
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Delicate floral patterns were a defining characteristic of this style, which drew inspiration from American prairie, classic French and English Victorian prints.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The official opening on the weekend completed the first step, but a lot remains to be done.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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Minneapolis agreed to substantial changes to its police department, including steps to rein in the use of force, bolster training and address discriminatory practices.—
Ernesto Londoño,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
Noun
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To manage negative thoughts, doing something positively physical often helps—getting up, walking around and moving into a new venue are some first steps toward getting out of a rut.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Getting out of the current rut would involve some risks.—
Matthew Yglesias,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Tread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tread. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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