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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
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 But like its tenacious relic-hunting heroine, the enduring property is always treading new ground. — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Noun
The contoured shape of the flip flops are designed to provide all-day comfort, and the sneaker tread provides a durable grip and long-lasting traction. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 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
  • A bit geeky and has achieved great things in his career, but could probably walk down the street and not be recognised.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In the Old City, Jewish men in black hats and tzitzit tassels, Muslim women in hijabs and Christian priests in flowing robes walk past each other daily in the maze of stone alleyways.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of walk
Noun
  • The look is part of the current clean-beauty trend and follows in the footsteps of manicures like soap nails, naked nails, and milky nails.
    — Paula Oelbaum, Glamour, 10 Aug. 2026
  • As an adult, Kaia has followed in Cindy’s footsteps and is building a career in Hollywood on her own.
    — Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of footstep
Noun
  • In Spain, hotel demand along the eclipse’s path of totality — including in the northern Spanish cities of A Coruña, Bilbao and Santiago de Compostela — has soared.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • But while the new senator has championed some of her brother's priorities, like a Russia sanctions bill the Senate approved last week, she's also attempted to chart her own path.
    — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of path
Noun
  • One of the alternative routes would reduce the project’s footprint in the Anza-Borrego Desert by about nine miles, and go through the community of Borrego Springs instead.
    — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2026
  • But the company recently announced plans to fly out of Alaska's Pacific Spaceport Complex as well, and GHOST will expand its launch footprint even further.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of footprint
Noun
  • Wings coach Jose Fernandez said Fudd is probably ahead of the others on the comeback trail.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The convenient location means a better chance of beating the crowds at the trails or in town.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of trail
Noun
  • Choose from bright red, turquoise, and purple to style with neutrals and animal prints alike.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The linocut print depicts women and children frolicking together by the shoreline.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of print
Noun
  • The last step, then, is just how bullish the organization is on King’s offensive growth.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • While the district took a series of cost-cutting steps — including freezing spending on supplies, hiring and most new contracts, as well as laying off employees — successive budget updates showed the financial hole continuing to deepen.
    — Chaewon Chung August 16, Sacbee.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of step
Noun
  • Visitors can drive Trail Ridge Road, hike among colorful forests and witness the annual elk rut, one of autumn's signature wildlife experiences.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Dodgers starter Justin Wrobleski remained in a rut, giving up four runs (three earned) in 3⅓ innings.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of rut

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