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
Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 5 Sep. 2025
Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sought to tread a thin line between placating Polish sensitivities and avoiding the wrath of nationalist Ukrainians.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Bryce’s website suggests packing water and a jacket, wearing shoes with good tread, and bringing a headlamp or flashlight.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 5 Sep. 2025
Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
Trying for nonchalance, Emil treads water.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sought to tread a thin line between placating Polish sensitivities and avoiding the wrath of nationalist Ukrainians.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tread
Verb
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Zambia also invented the walking safari.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Law enforcement agents carrying machine guns and an officer with a police dog were among the few walking around.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Your own footsteps in the dust.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Sophia has followed in her parents' footsteps, making her acting debut in season 2 of Jordan Peele's CBS show The Twilight Zone in 2020, while Georgia has expressed an interest in politics and academics, attending Vassar College in New York.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But when their paths do cross, fireworks usually follow.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Kirk’s path to national prominence was unlike that of other MAGA icons.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Barnes & Noble is expanding its physical footprint to reach more readers.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Jaonaay represents part of a new wave of Thai artists reshaping T-pop’s global footprint.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With 105 trails and more than 2,000 feet of vertical drop, Purgatory has plenty on hand for the experienced skier, too.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Surfers often head to Bonsteel Park, which has a wooden walkway leading to the sand and hiking trails nearby or the beach at Sebastian Inlet State Park.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Two of her most talked about looks of the evening included an out-of-this-world look by Thom Browne that appeared to be a colorful, textured pencil dress with mosaic prints and puffy sleeves.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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An oversized heron print by Gucci on a retro pink backdrop forms a striking focal point, offset by the clean geometry of the Manhattan skyline.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Follow the steps below to safely clean your laptop screen and restore its streak-free shine.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Individuals with troublesome tax histories should seek advice on potential exposure and consider remedial steps.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The industry isn’t stuck in this rut for only psychological and cultural reasons – although those are contributing factors.—
Eric Siegel,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Dodgers have been stuck in this offensive rut for two months, the main reason for their 22-31 record since July 4.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Tread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tread. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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