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
Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Consumers must tread more carefully than ever before, reading the fine print when studying poll results.
—Will Johnson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
Summer heat can affect your tire pressure, tread, and overall safety on the road.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
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Verb
Sasha picks up the smoking ruins and throws it into the foliage, clearing the road for any tires that dare to tread.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Consumers must tread more carefully than ever before, reading the fine print when studying poll results.
—Will Johnson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Noun
The tank-style treads can traverse any shape pool of up to 3,230 square feet in size and 9.5 feet in depth.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
Summer heat can affect your tire pressure, tread, and overall safety on the road.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tread
Verb
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Today, there is a visitor center nearby, along with miles of walking trails.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The 22-year-old right-hander gave up three hits, struck out seven and walked five in his 107-pitch effort, which included a 97-mph fastball to whiff Joey Loperfido with the bases loaded to end the third.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Iwerks worked with Bonnie Wild, a sound mixer whose credits include multiple Marvel and Star Wars projects, to piece together all of the sound from scratch — every creak of metal, every footstep and hammer, and every tractor driving across concrete.—
Matthew Jacobs,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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Vivienne, 17, also seems to be following in the footsteps of Shiloh, Maddox, and Zahara.—
Alessia Ferri,
Vanity Fair,
11 June 2026
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Fleur and Caroline put innumerable noses out of joint on their paths to creative and intellectual fulfillment; lovers become dejected, friendships are left to go cold, and each woman’s devotion to her work is viewed with resentment and suspicion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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That means that the planets appear just a handful of degrees above or below the sun's apparent path through the sky, called the ecliptic.—
Doris Elin Urrutia,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
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The Brazilian diaspora, once-upon-a-time centered in midtown's Little Brazil, now has a wide footprint in the city.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Bucks County detectives analyzed the account data and digital footprints, tracking the email and IP address directly to Tiffany's residence and personal devices, the DA's office said.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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This mindset is perhaps best exemplified along the craggy Cornish coastline, where hundreds of miles of public trails have been thoughtfully preserved in a light-touch way.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The resort offers direct access to Treasure Island Beach, along with miles of hiking and biking trails in nearby Wood Canyons Wilderness Park and Crystal Cove State Park.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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His career started in print journalism, at publications like Ladies' Home Journal and The New York Times.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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The pieces for the first prototype took more than seven hours to print.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The Sheriff’s Office has taken steps to transition services back to Willows.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Every step gave the impression that the fabric was in full bloom.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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In his first West Coast NHL job, Laviolette is taking over a good team that is stuck in a profound rut, unable to become a Stanley Cup contender.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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There isn’t any special formula to get the Cubs out of this offensive rut.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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“Tread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tread. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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