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
Dan Walters, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Known for its work in unstructured data management across the healthcare industry, Hyland treads a careful line with its messaging as the company clearly wants to be seen as applicable to all use cases.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 June 2025
This one will also get summer tires with a wider tread paired with lightweight 20-inch aluminum wheels.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 21 May 2025
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Verb
Unfortunately, its size masks the darker reality that, by many measures, California is doing no better than treading water.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Known for its work in unstructured data management across the healthcare industry, Hyland treads a careful line with its messaging as the company clearly wants to be seen as applicable to all use cases.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Noun
An artistic floating staircase boasting marble treads and glass railings heads to the upper level, which features an office and a gym.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 June 2025
This one will also get summer tires with a wider tread paired with lightweight 20-inch aluminum wheels.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tread
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In addition to the fort’s historic reenactments, there are tours available, and many guests enjoy walking along the pristine beach to look for whales from December to April.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
17 June 2025
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Refrain from entering water that may have electricity in it and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Following in the footsteps of her late father, attorney Robert Kardashian Sr., Kim began a four-year apprenticeship with a firm in San Francisco to pursue her law degree.—
Maria Yagoda,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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Beck, considered at one point to be a candidate to be the No. 1 pick in the draft, would love to follow in the footsteps of Ward, who was the first pick after putting up huge numbers in Shannon Dawson’s offense.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Although Disney could have made Underworld, as well as Lucas' vision of the Sequel Trilogy, time has shown us the company took a different path with the franchise.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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Ashby, though, is confident that the single agency is the best path forward.—
Jack Rodriquez-Vars,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Over the past two seasons, few position groups have left as large a footprint in Columbia as Missouri’s wide receivers.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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The partnership not only amplifies Levi’s presence under the same roof as high-end labels like Prada and Brunello Cucinelli but also supports the brand’s ongoing efforts to expand its footprint in Canada.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Other trails include the Swinging Bridge Trails and Aska Trails.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
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Just walking the trails, taking one of their outdoor yoga classes or attending the River Jam music nights can be a fun, low-key way to meet like-minded people.—
Sunny Hubler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
Noun
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In typical Vivienne Westwood fashion, the collection will play with light fabrics and an array of colors and prints.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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The brand's one-pieces and bikinis are vibrant and fun, with a rainbow of colors and whimsical prints that are far more unique and surprising than your classic pieces.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
20 June 2025
Noun
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While the team enjoys the moment, the entrepreneurs may be planning five steps ahead.—
Phil Portman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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After the league added a team in San Francisco this season, with expansion teams planned for Portland and Toronto, some see Baltimore as a natural next step.—
Timothy Dashiell,
Baltimore Sun,
23 June 2025
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The tines were unnaturally white and sharp, considering Waters claimed to have taken the buck during the late muzzleloader season, which occurs after the rut in Wisconsin.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2025
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While Soriano has been on a roll, the Angels’ hitters have been in a rut.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
21 June 2025
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“Tread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tread. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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