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
Photo courtesy of Toyota The RAV4 is more chiseled and edgy, treading the line between utility and mainstream styling.
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Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Another third is treading water, while the last third is still expanding.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
And Idaho is treading water at the bottom of the barrel.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2025
Still, the Giants need to be making up ground — not treading water — no better time than this week.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2025
Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Another third is treading water, while the last third is still expanding.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
And Idaho is treading water at the bottom of the barrel.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2025
Still, the Giants need to be making up ground — not treading water — no better time than this week.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treading
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In 2020, James’ wife, Yesenia, and unborn daughter, Adalyn, were hit by a drunk driver while the family was out walking in Anaheim, as previously reported by NBC 4.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Refrain from entering water that may have electricity in it and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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On Facebook, Wohlfeil announced Gusho is stepping away from the business.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Imagine stepping off the boat onto pristine, untouched beaches or launching a kayak straight from the vessel into gin-clear waters.—
UnCruise Adventures,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Treading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treading. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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