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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Recent Examples of treads
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
Equipped with a hammer and a bucket to remove water from the manholes, Arredondo checks the water meters to determine each home’s consumption and always treads carefully to avoid slipping on the ice.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
The Brit List script, which treads the line between black comedy and drama, is set in the early 20th Century Hungary where a village knitting club takes it upon themselves to poison their abusive husbands with arsenic.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
The album treads through womanhood, partnership, aging and dying, exposing the murky in the mundane.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Equipped with a hammer and a bucket to remove water from the manholes, Arredondo checks the water meters to determine each home’s consumption and always treads carefully to avoid slipping on the ice.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
The Brit List script, which treads the line between black comedy and drama, is set in the early 20th Century Hungary where a village knitting club takes it upon themselves to poison their abusive husbands with arsenic.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
The album treads through womanhood, partnership, aging and dying, exposing the murky in the mundane.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treads
Verb
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Jenin, West Bank — Ali al-Samoudi gingerly walks down the steps toward his home.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Junior right-hander Kaidence Rumachik went the distance, striking out nine and scattering seven hits and two walks to pick up the pitching win.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Noun
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These steps will help match you with a child or sibling group that your family will fit well with.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Burke can be seen walking quickly behind Falzone, then shoving him down the steps, according to police.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Small differences in timing, composition, and heating may have pushed these neighboring moons down completely different evolutionary paths.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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The paths, sidewalks and streets are also very well maintained.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Following in the footsteps of Apollo 11 – the first mission to get boots on the lunar surface – Apollo 17 was the sixth and last time astronauts have been on the moon.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Elkann, a keen offshore sailor himself, says Hypersail follows in the footsteps of Ferrari’s passion for endurance, drawing inspiration from the Ferrari 499P hypercar, which has won the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans three years in a row since the team’s return to endurance racing in 2023.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Those include sites like Bonneville Point – where emigrants got their first glimpse of the Boise River Valley and trail ruts can be seen – and Three Island Crossing State Park, named for the most crucial and challenging river crossing in the state.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, tilling wet soil can do more harm than good by creating dense soil layers and deep ruts.—
Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In 2020, the Hawaiʻi Visitors and Convention Bureau, in partnership with the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, launched a volunteer initiative to encourage travelers not just to leave footprints, but to make a positive impact during their visit.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
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As the compute intensity of AI workloads increases and data center footprints grow larger, copper connections have started to reach their limits, especially as agentic AI systems have come onto the scene.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Animal prints continue to dominate in both fashion and home decor trends, and now, Lola Blankets is bringing the look into the cozy space.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Her fiancé Kelce, meanwhile, kept things cool and casual in a gray Louis Vuitton suit that featured a subtle all-over logo and plaid prints.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Most visitors come for the underground experience of the cave itself, but there's plenty of aboveground adventures to be had, too, including miles of hiking trails, biking, canoeing and kayaking on the Green and Nolin Rivers, and horseback riding.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Pedal a beach cruiser bike north along the beach to Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, where hiking trails, lonely sands, picnic sites, and kayak rentals fronting a freshwater lake await.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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“Treads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treads. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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