Thesaurus results for TRODDEN

trodden

verb

variants or trod

Definition of trodden next

past participle of tread

as in walked

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 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

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Verb

Kyle Teel walked and then Andrew Benintendi doubled.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
Spears' budding models — whose father is Kevin Federline — walked the Vetements menswear Spring/Summer 2027 show on Friday, June 26, proving that they're built for the stage just like their mom.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026

Definition of walked

Verb

As Maher walked on stage to receive his award from 2014 awardee Leno, up stepped impressionist Friend from the audience to interrupt the proceedings.

— Paul Harris, Variety, 29 June 2026
But Valenzuela stuck out his glove, the ball nicked the leather and rolled to Juan Samuel, who stepped on second base and threw to first baseman Eddie Murray, who made the catch that sent Dodgers running to the mound.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026