trodden

variants or trod
Definition of troddennext
past participle of tread

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of trodden Arrow’s path has been trodden by others across both rugby codes. — Michael Bailey, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Seafaring Ligurians, Roman imperialists, Genoese shipbuilders, and aristocratic health seekers had all trodden its sands before. — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 May 2026 That’s not a path many startups have trodden before. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2026 However, dozens of Iranian athletes have trodden a similar path in recent years, and their testimony sheds light on the excruciating life choices that can be suddenly thrust upon them. — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trodden
Verb
  • The choice of chartreuse — a borderline putrid shade of it, no less — walked an appropriate tightrope between glamorous and grotesque.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The lefty struck out three and walked four over two scoreless innings in his major-league debut, earning the win and aiding the Sox in a 5-3 victory.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Charlotte Gainsbourg stepped onto the runway to sing, adding an intimate finish to the monumental setting.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Passengers lifted their bags and stepped over the liquid as flight attendants struggled to stop the leak.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Trodden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trodden. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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