Thesaurus results for TREADS

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verb

present tense third-person singular of tread

as in walks

to go on foot to protect the fragile environment of the beach dunes, we must tread cautiously and lightly

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noun

plural of tread

as in steps

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This stone stays cool even in direct sunlight, with varied blues complementing the historic stonework and bluestone stair treads. — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026 The paper treads similar ground as previous research, which has noted large language models’ ability to search genomes for genes that have been sequenced after a patient was first seen in a hospital. — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 18 June 2026 In his typical spare and deliberate style, Romanian director Cristian Mungiu has crafted yet another Palme d’Or-worthy film that fearlessly treads into controversial issues in our society but pointedly doesn’t take sides. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 May 2026 Very much like last year, the market just treads water. — Michael Considine, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026 The battle over affordable housing runs deep in Colorado, with the state mandating higher density in recent years and, in turn, being sued by cities that claim the legislation treads on their home-rule authority. — John Aguilar, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026 Robert Romanus, as Damone, would scalp Ozzy Osbourne tickets to his grandmother, and yet deftly treads the tightrope between cockiness and desperation. — Gina Friedlande, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026 The track treads with a cautious cadence through its first verse and refrain, then pauses. — Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026 At Prada Group, Miu Miu continues to grow while the main brand treads water. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026

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Verb

To learn more about the real-life locations used in the series, Boudreaux walks us through the Lone Star locales used to tell this South Texan story.

— Alex Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026
The movie opens with a modern-day museum tour guide, Olivia (voiced by Allison Janney), who walks guests through exhibits celebrating cinema history.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 July 2026

Definition of walks

Noun

Despite this, 17% of prospective homebuyers have not taken any steps to improve their credit score ahead of a purchase, the survey showed.

— Medora Lee, USA Today, 7 July 2026
From bringing back college football to taking major steps with Madden franchise mode, the developer/publisher is delivering solid virtual gridiron experiences.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of steps

Noun

Some of those places have her crossing paths with new characters played by Wanda Sykes and Ice-T, among others.

— Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
For finance professionals, the findings suggest that employers who invest in meaningful on-the-job development and clear growth paths can gain a competitive edge in attracting and keeping talent in an increasingly demanding and data-driven function.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 6 July 2026

Definition of paths

Noun

It’s established early on in EP Taylor Sheridan’s fifth Yellowstone spinoff that Oreana does not want to follow in the footsteps of her grandmother, Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening).

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026
Your daughter Vivian followed in your footsteps, even appearing as Raylan’s daughter Willa in Justified.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026

Definition of footsteps

Noun

While cementing his handprints and footprints at the TCL Chinese Theatre last June, Bardem thanked his wife and children for standing by him throughout his career.

— Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Dry method approach allows carmakers to shrink factory footprints and reduce carbon emissions by eliminating toxic chemical solvents and the energy-intensive industrial ovens.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026

Definition of footprints

Noun

Opt for high-quality sets in bold prints and keep them in constant rotation.

— Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
This chamber also explores historic Japanese woodblock prints and 1960s and ’70s theatrical release posters, testifying to the resonance and prevalence of ghost stories in Japanese culture.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 July 2026

Definition of prints

Noun

Patrouille de France, the French Air Force’s acrobatic teams, flew over New York Harbor with their red, white and blue trails, evoking images of the American flag.

— Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Its grippy outsole offers reliable traction on trails and uneven terrain, while the soft eggnog color looks polished enough to wear around town afterward.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

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