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
Moroney has been following in Wilson’s footsteps as representative of a thrilling new wave of country women — and freshman artist Langley has been treading in Moroney’s steps just about as quickly.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Photo courtesy of Toyota The RAV4 is more chiseled and edgy, treading the line between utility and mainstream styling.
—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
Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Photo courtesy of Toyota The RAV4 is more chiseled and edgy, treading the line between utility and mainstream styling.
—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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Carry This entails holding weight while walking, which helps to improve posture and stability, strengthens grip, and works the shoulders, upper back, core and hips.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Refrain from entering water that might carry an electric current and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Sep. 2025
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Many spots offer reserved seating, VIP tables, and group packages, creating the perfect setting to experience the excitement without stepping inside the stadium.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Newspaper reporters and photographers had already assembled en masse, stepping around the body while taking notes and photos, preparing to breathlessly report in print and on the radio every detail of the scene as well as Hansen and Brown’s first observations.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Treading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treading. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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