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
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
Trying for nonchalance, Emil treads water.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Glinda treads a dangerous path between hanging on to her privileged status and helping her renegade bestie.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Trying for nonchalance, Emil treads water.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Glinda treads a dangerous path between hanging on to her privileged status and helping her renegade bestie.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treads
Verb
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The abduction of Liam Conejo Ramos and his father—both of whom have pending asylum claims—was unfolding in the driveway of the family’s home, on a street where Granlund often walks her dog.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2026
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Occasionally a lobster mascot walks around.—
Jessica Hill,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Now, just two months after the Apopka community mourned the deaths of three teenagers on that dark stretch of Welch, Orange County is taking steps to make the road safer.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal takes meaningful steps to address these challenges by expanding the types of affordable housing projects that qualify for Type II actions and a more streamlined environmental review process.—
Carlina Rivera,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Djokovic crossed paths with Alcaraz between the five-set semifinals and commended him on pushing through.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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The grounds are now open to visitors, who can explore the estate’s garden, stable yard, nearby nature paths and accompanying restaurant.—
Kayla Keegan,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Seems Marsa Luna is following in the footsteps of its older sibling, then.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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Idris the Valentine’s cow stomps in the footsteps of Squishmallows’ viral strawberry cow and the subsequent bestselling blueberry cow.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Regardless, county crews are constantly filling these ruts and encourage drivers to report them.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Some wagon wheel ruts are still visible.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As companies such as Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Meta continue expanding their AI data center footprints, virtual twins are becoming essential for long-term planning, helping operators balance performance, sustainability, and costs as AI infrastructure scales.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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And there were bloody footprints where mercy should have stood.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The room beams casual charm — plants, light woods, abstract prints on the wall to add color, a communal table and a toddler-size rocking chair among a couple Eames-style loungers — and couldn’t hold many more people.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Elgin’s deal with Dowdle calls for the production of eight 32-inch-by-40-inch limited edition canvas prints; 2,000 special edition, 500-piece puzzles; and an 8-foot-by-10-foot interactive, legacy wall puzzle, according to city documents.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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No injuries were reported, despite the ice on trails and temperatures in the 20s at the 5,200-acre park.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
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The resort’s concierge can help with reservations and equipment rentals and even point you to the best hiking trails, one of which leaves from the hotel property.—
David Duran,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Treads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treads. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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