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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
Halfley, in the first year of his first NFL head coaching job, has to tread carefully to keep expectations high for his players while not raising them and hopes too high outside the team. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 Varsha’s mysterious memories are apparently linked to a much larger set of crises, and in order to make sense of these connections, both Dinu and Ghosh will have to dispense with the material and tread into the metaphysical. — Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
Noun
Summary Michelin's CrossClimate 2 all-weather tire, certified for snow, promises exceptional performance across diverse conditions, boasting a 60,000-mile tread life and quieter ride. — Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Measuring tread depth by position and tracking wear patterns across the fleet gives you another layer of information that may help identify developing alignment or suspension issues. — Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 11 Aug. 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
  • Novak Djokovic, who won the 2011 men’s title, wore a FDNY hat during his walk-out and post-match celebration, to honor first responders.
    — Lukas Weese, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Kiju looked at me, took my hand, and walked around the woman and out into the night air as those inside gasped and moved to help the vile woman.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of walk
Noun
  • George is following in the footsteps of father Prince William and uncle Prince Harry, who also attended the boarding school for boys.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Still, Biden could be entertaining the prospect of following in his father’s footsteps with a 2028 presidential campaign.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of footstep
Noun
  • Much of the league’s hopes for the future rest on the development of young talents like McKibbin, Josele Ballester, Caleb Surratt and Michael La Sasso, but who knows if those players want to commit to an unstable path.
    — Brody Miller, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Adan Figueroa, a high school counselor at Prosser Career Academy, has spent much of his career helping undocumented and immigrant students navigate the path to college.
    — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of path
Noun
  • When a data center’s energy use, environmental footprint, or safety record draws scrutiny, assigning responsibility may be surprisingly murky.
    — Petala Ironcloud, ArsTechnica, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Although the convent was demolished in the 16th century and hundreds of thousands of its bricks were removed, much of its underground footprint survived.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of footprint
Noun
  • Laurie came home soon after, finding him with a trail of blood dotting his shirt.
    — Mirin Fader, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Be sure to plan your trip around mid-to-late October, when autumnal foliage is at its peak, and hit hiking trails that come alive with color, like the Croda da Lago Circuit and its reflective alpine lake, Lago di Federa.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of trail
Noun
  • Softer than cashmere and with prints that look high-end, the Alpine Swiss Plaid Scarf is appealing.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The brand added that each miniature style is cut from the same silk and finished with prints, piping and proportions that follow the originals as closely as possible.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of print
Noun
  • Potentially the final step before Aaron Judge returns to the majors is happening on Monday in an empty Yankee Stadium.
    — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • As a 6-foot, 165-pound senior receiver for Moorpark, his quick first step combined with his jumping ability is making Musketeer fans think of their greatest athlete, NFL receiver Drake London.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of step
Noun
  • The hotter market for luxury properties comes at a time when the broader housing market remains stuck in a yearslong rut.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Turns out America’s enthusiasm for itself has gone into a bit of a rut—more than 80% of Americans felt proud in 2010, but only 53% feel that way today.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of rut

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