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
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
As the pontiff calls out war, US leaders need to tread carefully with midterms approaching.
—Flavia Jackson, Bloomberg, 15 Apr. 2026
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Rotate your tires this spring to maximize tread life
Tires can completely change how driving your car feels this spring.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The entertainment giant needs to tread carefully on this playing field.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
As the pontiff calls out war, US leaders need to tread carefully with midterms approaching.
—Flavia Jackson, Bloomberg, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
Originally designed for long shifts, the Neria Pro II Work Clogs are a practical option with a slip-resistant tread that’s actually useful on rainy city streets or slick sidewalks abroad.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Rotate your tires this spring to maximize tread life
Tires can completely change how driving your car feels this spring.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tread
Verb
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Vander Luitgaren walked and Ryan Johnson then forced a 2-2 tie with an RBI single.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Guy struck out eight and walked.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Elkann, a keen offshore sailor himself, says Hypersail follows in the footsteps of Ferrari’s passion for endurance, drawing inspiration from the Ferrari 499P hypercar, which has won the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans three years in a row since the team’s return to endurance racing in 2023.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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The French actress has been named godmother of this year’s Trophée Chopard, following in the footsteps of Demi Moore and Julia Roberts.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Then Anunoby made sure there wouldn’t be any path back.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Bogaerts has been crafty on the base paths, recording four steals on four attempts.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Noun
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For a league still trying to grow its footprint, treating media availability like a nuisance is a curious growth strategy.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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This way, the industry has created a massive environmental footprint by depleting these resources, and the researchers are racing to erase it.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
Noun
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At the New Mexico resort nestled in the southernmost Rockies, though, the trail merits only a single black diamond.—
Michelle Ruiz,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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Our little group followed a guide along a winding trail through brushy forest.—
Craig Stanford,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
Noun
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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!—
Adam Hochschild,
The New York Review of Books,
9 May 2026
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Animal prints continue to dominate in both fashion and home decor trends, and now, Lola Blankets is bringing the look into the cozy space.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Visiting at different times of day, talking with current residents and understanding commute patterns are practical steps before committing to any area.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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The first step is to recognize that the current approach to homeless programs, policies and enforcement is not working.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The Ducks also had one of the NHL’s best teams while winning five straight division titles through the middle of the 2010s, but those teams twice lost in the Western Conference finals before Anaheim fell into a rut of seven straight years without a playoff berth.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Derrick White finally made a few 3-pointers on Thursday, but has been in a deep rut otherwise.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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“Tread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tread. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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