as in to walk
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 tread
Jillian Frankel, People.com, 15 May 2025
Take-Two and EA are direct competitors, however, so the company would need to tread carefully.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 19 May 2025
Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 21 May 2025
Usually, high-quality ab wheels have strong rubber tread on the wheels.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
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Verb
As the yacht sank, some survivors treaded water while others clung to cushions that had floated free from the vessel.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 15 May 2025
Take-Two and EA are direct competitors, however, so the company would need to tread carefully.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 19 May 2025
Noun
This one will also get summer tires with a wider tread paired with lightweight 20-inch aluminum wheels.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 21 May 2025
Usually, high-quality ab wheels have strong rubber tread on the wheels.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tread
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When New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza intentionally walked a pinch-hitting Freddie Freeman in front of him in a tie game in the eighth inning, there wasn’t much consternation.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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As the show airs, fans get to cast votes for their favorite couples, and one winning pair walks away with $100,000.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Following in the footsteps of President Donald Trump’s crypto strategy, Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, is raising $2.5 billion to build a corporate bitcoin reserve.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The Octagon hopefuls will be battling for their shot at UFC glory, following in the footsteps of TUF alumni turned champions like Michael Bisping, Rashad Evans, Kamaru Usman, Robert Whittaker, and Rose Namajunas.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
Noun
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And company executives said that taking a slow and steady path to the moon can offer Ispace some long-term advantages.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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Plans call for a perimeter walking-and-biking trail that loops into a network of pedestrian paths.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2025
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In 2021, Zadig & Voltaire stated its ambition to grow its footprint in China to 60 stores by 2025, but has now shuttered all stores there.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
3 June 2025
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This shift is especially valuable in industries with large footprints and high data volatility.—
Govinda Rao Banothu,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Police spokesperson Joanna Small said no one was hurt during the encounter on the night of May 22, although a person was bitten recently while using a local trail.—
Max Levy,
Denver Post,
31 May 2025
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Canadian Rangers make a trail across the tundra for U.S. Special Forces following behind.—
Gavin John,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Noun
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In June, the gallery will feature the woodcut prints of Jenn Garrison on textiles and paper.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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Longer prints mean more power use and more opportunities for your print to peel off the print bed.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Take steps to keep your financial records and personally identifying information secure.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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While San Diego police banned the carotid restraint, the lawsuit alleges the department did not take steps to address the risks of holding people facedown.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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The Mets, meanwhile, are in a bit of a rut, boasting a 5-5 record over their last 10 games.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Despite the rut, confidence hasn’t wavered in Ohio State ending the drought.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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“Tread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tread. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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