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
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 6 June 2025
The Administration should tread carefully in imposing costs of as high as an additional 8% on a domain where the US enjoys global leadership over fierce competitors.
—Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes.com, 29 May 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
With 15 different pitchers on the injured list, it’s been a matter of treading water.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 6 June 2025
The Administration should tread carefully in imposing costs of as high as an additional 8% on a domain where the US enjoys global leadership over fierce competitors.
—Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes.com, 29 May 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
Verb
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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
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The seven-game series is tied at 2-2, and the winner of this crucial matchup could determine who walks away with the coveted Larry O'Brien Trophy.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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Leo is also following in the footsteps of his namesake, Leo XIII, who advocated for better working conditions during a period of rapid industrialization in the late 19th century and early 20th century.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Along the way, there are a few intersections with trails that head up the sides of the canyon, but continue on the path heading west.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2025
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His On the Reckoning of Time contains a method for determining the date of Easter, knowledge of which was indispensable for precisely calculating sun positions and the path of the moon through the zodiac.—
Bernd Roeck
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
Noun
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The company generated $20.8 billion in operating cash flow, up 12% from the previous year, which is likely to augment its plans to expand its global data center footprint.—
Ankita Dhawan,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Looking ahead, Brett Bowman aims to expand Suncrest Capital’s footprint throughout the Central United States, scaling solutions to address the affordable housing shortage one neighborhood at a time.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
15 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
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The report also said that BNY is considering its next steps, which could include a formal bid to Northern Trust.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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Mastro said the administration has secured support from City Councilman Christopher Marte to rezone the Bowery lot to pave the way for the construction — a critical step because of the Council’s practice of deferring to local representatives on development decisions.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
23 June 2025
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One of the other lessons is recognizing the benefit of not getting stuck in a rut in your existing job.—
Kate Vitasek,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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And that left the Dodgers struck in a rut, searching for enough traction to get themselves out.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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“Tread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tread. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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