as in walking
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 treading
An ocean away, a sandy trail in the ponderosa forests of northern Arizona demands treading just as deliberately when walkers reach a line of tree stumps arranged as stepping stones.
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ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
California’s population has essentially been treading water since the pandemic.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The Kamloops, British Columbia, native has been a driving force behind DU’s resurgence after the Pioneers were treading water through the first half of the season.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Georgia’s labor market is treading water, according to new data released Thursday by the state Department of Labor.
—Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
But in the meantime, Williams is treading water — and retreading the same talking points that have defined the last three years of his development.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Israel will be treading over familiar ground in southern Lebanon, enjoys intelligence superiority, operational superiority, and has the backing of partners in Lebanon.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Video posted to social media by the sheriff’s office shows the dramatic rescue of the man, treading water near a red canoe before being hoisted into the air by a rescuer attached to a rope dangling from a helicopter.
—Alyce McFadden, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Mar. 2026
Remarkably, Tottenham Hotspur, the Europa League holders, find themselves in danger of treading a similar path, from Bilbao to Lincoln in their case – and in the space of only 12 months.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
California’s population has essentially been treading water since the pandemic.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The Kamloops, British Columbia, native has been a driving force behind DU’s resurgence after the Pioneers were treading water through the first half of the season.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Georgia’s labor market is treading water, according to new data released Thursday by the state Department of Labor.
—Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
But in the meantime, Williams is treading water — and retreading the same talking points that have defined the last three years of his development.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Israel will be treading over familiar ground in southern Lebanon, enjoys intelligence superiority, operational superiority, and has the backing of partners in Lebanon.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Video posted to social media by the sheriff’s office shows the dramatic rescue of the man, treading water near a red canoe before being hoisted into the air by a rescuer attached to a rope dangling from a helicopter.
—Alyce McFadden, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Mar. 2026
Remarkably, Tottenham Hotspur, the Europa League holders, find themselves in danger of treading a similar path, from Bilbao to Lincoln in their case – and in the space of only 12 months.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treading
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Imanaga tossed seven innings for the first time this season, limiting the Phillies to just three hits, including the home run, while walking one and striking out one batter.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Cassidy has long advocated for vaccines Cassidy has spent years walking a political tightrope.—
Ali Swenson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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This isn't the first time Ambudkar has shared his experience stepping away from Hamilton.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Companies are betting that humanoid robots powered by the latest AI models can eventually prove capable of stepping directly into workplaces designed for humans while flexibly tackling a wider range of tasks.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Treading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treading. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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