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
Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 3 June 2025
The wheels are wider than those on a regular wagon and come with deep treads for maneuvering over sand, cement, rubber, grass, and more.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 2 June 2025
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025
Fox Solomon made these photographs almost everywhere on the globe where people have been trodden down during her lifetime, sometimes by natural forces, but particularly by imperial America.
—Christopher Bonanos, Vulture, 24 June 2025
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Verb
The Army’s latest estimate for its major parade to celebrate its 250th anniversary – which falls on President Donald Trump’s birthday – totals $40 million, including the cost of repairing streets in Washington, DC expected to be gnawed by tank treads.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 3 June 2025
The wheels are wider than those on a regular wagon and come with deep treads for maneuvering over sand, cement, rubber, grass, and more.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 2 June 2025
Noun
The posts said the man treaded water for about 20 minutes while waiting on a lifeboat.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2025
Fox Solomon made these photographs almost everywhere on the globe where people have been trodden down during her lifetime, sometimes by natural forces, but particularly by imperial America.
—Christopher Bonanos, Vulture, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tread
Verb
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Travis was was last seen walking on the 5000 block of North 49th Street.—
Jessica Van Egeren,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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If the pavement is too hot, the American Humane Society recommends purchasing dog shoes to protect the their paws or walking them on grass.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The strategy is a sensible one, and other schools should follow in Columbia’s footsteps.—
The Editors,
National Review,
28 July 2025
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The program follows in the footsteps of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, who are in the process of launching their own Drone as First Responder program, and other major departments nationwide like the New York Police Department.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
Noun
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But what made this fire so much more dangerous was not its proximity but the fuel in its path.—
Faith Barton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Never has the path from visionary idea to household brand been more accessible.—
Christopher Yang,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Five years later Larson had amassed 1.2 million TikTok followers, and his internet footprint included an Instagram account with 87,000 followers and a YouTube channel with more than 16,000 subscribers.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
21 July 2025
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The meeting will focus on evacuation zones in the Paradox Valley. More than 500 firefighters and experts responding to the South Rim fire in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park kept the fire from making any large runs Friday, with the fire’s footprint growing just 27 acres as of Saturday.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
19 July 2025
Noun
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The designation notes the city's status as a year-round destination with its extensive trails offering outdoor recreational activities fit for all four seasons.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
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Since 1983, he’s made the trek nearly every year, sometimes twice a year, only missing two years: once when trails closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and once due to heavy snow.—
Alexandra Hardle,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Our country is home to more than 15,000 commercial radio stations and 4,000 television stations, in addition to a sprawling ecosystem of print, cable, and online media.—
The Editors,
National Review,
14 July 2025
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Part of McGowan’s pitch to donors is that the collapse of traditional print media in much of the country has created a news vacuum that progressive organizations need to fill.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Try taking small steps to challenge your own avoidance by giving yourself permission to poop in a public restroom, or talking to your friend about your GI struggles.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
30 July 2025
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Lawmakers were demanding to know why the lottery had not taken steps to prevent third-party vendors known as couriers from brokering the sale of game tickets through smartphone apps, even though state law expressly forbids buying and selling lottery tickets by phone.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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With the playoff race beginning to take shape, the Revolution are in a rut with 11 games remaining.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
20 July 2025
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Washington fired its manager, Dave Martinez (and longtime general manager Mike Rizzo), on Sunday, shaking up a franchise that has been in a rut since winning the 2019 World Series.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
7 July 2025
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“Tread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tread. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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