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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
Consider paintings like Caracalla, where the titular emperor treads a trail of rose petals; or In a Rose Garden, where a woman shakes the petals of a rose bush down on her companion; and the extravaganza of The Roses of Heliogabalus. — Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 17 July 2026 That’s someone treading open water who has figured out that the only way not to drown is to never stop kicking. — Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Noun
Measuring tread depth by position and tracking wear patterns across the fleet gives you another layer of information that may help identify developing alignment or suspension issues. — Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 11 Aug. 2026 But standard walk-around photos don’t always show the inner tread wear. — Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 10 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
  • Beijing is a source of crucial economic support for Iran but has walked a cautious diplomatic line amid the US-Iran war, keeping communications open with players on both sides.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Review There are sprawling meadows made for picnicking, walking trails that snake through dense forests, and a picturesque lake.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of walk
Noun
  • The defense will be led by junior off-ball linebacker Josiah Taylor, who has been labeled as the next standout defensive player at FIU, following in the footsteps of program icons such as Antwan Barnes.
    — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The company first pursued a New York listing, following in the footsteps of other Chinese tech giants like Alibaba and Baidu.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of footstep
Noun
  • The Road Ahead Stripe has agreed to buy a position in the path where AI money moves, and the price says the market now values that position above much of the traffic crossing it.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Reynolds has been crafty on the base paths, recording nine steals on nine attempts.
    — Data Skrive, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of path
Noun
  • The majority of home construction across the state continues to be single-family homes — with increasingly large footprints — or the classic four- or five-story apartment building, usually for rent, Fulton said.
    — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The 20,000 screen Middle Kingdom release followed a high-profile Beijing promotional tour and secured an extensive Imax footprint across the country.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of footprint
Noun
  • Beyond the dreamy spa treatments, there’s much planned for wellness at Luura, from on-site classes and contrast therapy in the sauna and cold plunge to off-site adventures like hiking and trail running.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • What Stop-Level Accountability the Platform Creates Photos, signatures, timestamps, and GPS coordinates tied to a stop record create a defensible evidence trail when a delivery is disputed.
    — William Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of trail
Noun
  • Despite the bravado of his flowing mullet and leopard print G-string, Pat is tragically ill-equipped for today’s rules of engagement.
    — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • That includes a limited-time collection of teen and tween clothes, school supplies and accessories in pastel colors and floral prints from the women's lifestyle brand LoveShack Fancy.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of print
Noun
  • Anyone in Livingston County who believes they've been exposed is asked to capture the bat, report the exposure by filling out a form on the health department's website and call department staff at 517‑552‑6882 for testing guidance and next steps.
    — Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Kanter Freedom, standing, held his arms out and took one step on the court as security and a handful of Sky players moved in between the two.
    — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of step
Noun
  • The rut was so deep that four Bills went onto the field to repair it.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The job market is stuck in a rut, so employers aren't having to pay as much to attract and keep workers.
    — Scott Horsley, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of rut

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