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
Denni Hu, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
That could skew the monetary policy outlook, which treads a delicate balance.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 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
Like many a real music documentary, The Moment eventually treads into the realm of hagiography.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 24 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
Merhige treads a very fine line between crafting his own vampire story while also delivering a devious industry send-up, as well as a striking homage to Nosferatu.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
Hayes isn’t the only one who has made it, yet still treads carefully with their money.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
At Prada Group, Miu Miu continues to grow while the main brand treads water.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
That could skew the monetary policy outlook, which treads a delicate balance.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 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
Like many a real music documentary, The Moment eventually treads into the realm of hagiography.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 24 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
Merhige treads a very fine line between crafting his own vampire story while also delivering a devious industry send-up, as well as a striking homage to Nosferatu.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
Hayes isn’t the only one who has made it, yet still treads carefully with their money.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treads
Verb
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One small but interesting thing Rolapp added was that security will drop the ropes on 18 as the final group walks the hole Sunday.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Paradise walks away with the Class 3A Division II crown as North Texas sweeps the 3A and 4A title games.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Now came the surprise of my effortful steps, the shock of how unyielding the dress’s shell was, as if I were being held in place by a firm hand.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Follow your interest, then translate insight into action by choosing a useful resource and mapping clear steps with someone who’s already traveled this path.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Accessibility The paths aren’t paved, and some of the tents, like ours, are up a relatively steep hill.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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General Daily Insight for March 09, 2026 Cosmic wisdom can guide us to unexpected paths forward.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Corvette’s dream is to follow in her footsteps.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2026
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Originally, Ming Tai prepared to follow in their footsteps.—
Charlotte Brooks,
Big Think,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The England international credited Emery with giving him greater robustness to find a way out of ruts.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Keep an eye on heavy foot and vehicular traffic that can create ruts and low spots, and correct problem areas.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For profit hospital systems with significant footprints in Florida have been accused of prioritizing revenue generating admissions over patient necessity.—
Linda D. Gadd,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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More footprints — faint as bruises in the overcast light — emerged on the sandstone slope at the edge of a reservoir.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This is the place to go for Japanese art and artifacts, with a strong, 110,000-piece collection of paintings, tea ceremony ceramics, samurai swords and armor, kimonos, lacquerware, sculpture, ukiyo-e prints, and more.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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European vacation destinations will begin requiring all travelers to have prints of their fingers taken, as well as photos, upon arrival in a new screening process.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks rangers spent their afternoon turning people away from the trails at Chautauqua Park.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Hikers headed to Pierce Canyon Falls or the trails in Cache Creek Canyon Regional Park stop in for drinks and sandwiches.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Treads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treads. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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