trodden

variants or trod
Definition of troddennext
past participle of tread

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of trodden 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
  • Vitello wanted Smith to face the right-handed hitting Caleb Durbin before going to lefty Sam Hentges, but the move didn’t pan out as Smith walked Durbin on four pitches.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • As Counsell exited the dugout to make the pitching change, Imanaga walked to the back of the mound and stared toward the outfield.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Freedom then stepped toward the floor and yelled back at Cloud with his arms spread, with security quickly intervening and ushering Freedom out.
    Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The annual parade, now in its 46th year, stepped off Sunday afternoon.
    Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

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“Trodden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trodden. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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