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
David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
The Warriors have managed to tread enough water to stay alive in the postseason race, and now Curry is gearing up toward a return.
—Logan Brown, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Joel Feder, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
Why Stopping Distance Changes So Much Some differences likely come from tread compound and tire age, but the primary factors are weight and physics.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
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Verb
But why did Trump go where every other leader had declined to tread?
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
The Warriors have managed to tread enough water to stay alive in the postseason race, and now Curry is gearing up toward a return.
—Logan Brown, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
Byron Hurd, our editor, looked at the tire tread design with me and the blocks in the side.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
Why Stopping Distance Changes So Much Some differences likely come from tread compound and tire age, but the primary factors are weight and physics.
—Bryan Rogala, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tread
Verb
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Alex Vesia walked pinch-hitter Davis Schneider to load the bases, then retired the next three batters.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Smith had some hot and cold moments, striking out eight while walking five in 3 2/3 scoreless innings.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The pop star follows in the footsteps of Cynthia Erivo, who hosted the ceremony last year, and Ariana DeBose, who hosted for three years prior.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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The University of Connecticut student, who had been studying dentistry to follow in his parents’ footsteps, died at Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus in August 2024 after being diagnosed with pancreatitis, dehydration, metabolic acidosis and alcohol withdrawal.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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There will be little temptation to venture away from the comforts of the resort’s idyllic and famously still beach, unless by boat, kayak, or bike to explore the surrounding archipelago’s dramatic cliffs, caves, and paths.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Understanding what the Bengals are seeking will set the foundation for understanding the paths, options and players most likely to be targeted April 22-24.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Note that the StreamSaver packages are available only to customers in Comcast’s footprint — who must be signed up for Xfinity broadband or TV service.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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Fooda has more than doubled its footprint since emerging from the pandemic, bringing its service to hundreds of cities, including smaller markets like Rockford and Joliet.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Even as China remains one of Iran’s biggest diplomatic allies, President Xi Jinping’s support for the Islamic Republic is being constrained by a vast trail of Chinese capital across the Gulf.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
10 Apr. 2026
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Sullivan’s favorite trail is Lost Cove East, a rolling three-mile loop in the woods with a natural rock bridge and beautiful ridge views.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Featuring one-of-a-kind prints and stand out colors, each piece feels special -- like it was made just for you.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Gibson has created a suite of 17 prints that reference political buttons from the Obama campaigns.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bring a crisp headline to a meeting, then show the simple steps.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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The next step would be rewarding local governments that demonstrate a commitment to managing their budgets responsibly.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Additionally, tilling wet soil can do more harm than good by creating dense soil layers and deep ruts.—
Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Marlins under this owner have no reasonable way out of this rut of building on the cheap toward a future that never gets here.—
Greg Cote
Updated March 27,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Tread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tread. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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