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
Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 3 June 2025
The wheels are wider than those on a regular wagon and come with deep treads for maneuvering over sand, cement, rubber, grass, and more.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 2 June 2025
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
Gill is batting where Tendulkar and Virat used to tread at no. 4.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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Verb
The Army’s latest estimate for its major parade to celebrate its 250th anniversary – which falls on President Donald Trump’s birthday – totals $40 million, including the cost of repairing streets in Washington, DC expected to be gnawed by tank treads.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 3 June 2025
The wheels are wider than those on a regular wagon and come with deep treads for maneuvering over sand, cement, rubber, grass, and more.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 2 June 2025
Noun
Progressives demanded unified opposition before President Donald Trump announced U.S. strikes against Tehran’s nuclear program but party leaders were treading more cautiously.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
Gill is batting where Tendulkar and Virat used to tread at no. 4.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tread
Verb
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Once in place, the walking robots moved Huayanli 33 feet a day, or 0.0003 miles per hour, to the west then to the north, like a knight’s move in chess.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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Unfortunately, many of those motivated buyers are walking away from the summer empty-handed because the supply of star players was extraordinarily scarce.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Instead, the company could address its AI challenges with an acquisition — the company has reportedly discussed buying AI startup Perplexity — or by deepening its partnership with OpenAI, or following in Meta’s footsteps by investing more heavily in top talent, Zino said.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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Kylie may also one day follow in her mom Kris’ footsteps and become a momager.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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This week’s visit to South Carolina proves that he’s headed down that path.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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The best way to attract talent is by positioning customer service as a high-visibility path to marketing, product or sales.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Jacket; continue to mop up, patrol and keep the fire within its current footprint.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 July 2025
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The summit also comes amid growing U.S. concern over China's expanding footprint in Africa — particularly rumors that Beijing is scouting port locations along West Africa's coast for possible military use.—
Jewel Bright,
NPR,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The unspoiled nature and mountain views drew him in and between the hiking paths, equestrian trails, an overnight camping facility and 40 miles of class A trout streams there’s always something for the Orrs to get into.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Tucked into Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (U.P. for short), this former logging community blends rich history with small-town appeal and unspoiled natural beauty, with easy access to forested trails, wildlife habitats, and quiet stretches of shoreline.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Digital, print or both, your book can be one of the most powerful keys in your business toolkit.—
Vikrant Shaurya,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Especially lovely is the Argos Inn, an 1831 mansion with Dalí prints and two cocktail bars; discerning oenophiles will also love the design-forward Lake House on Canandaigua, which opened in 2020 on the site of a former motel with a spa and outdoor barrel saunas.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
Noun
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2025
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That next big step would be a transfer from his MLS team to a European club for the upcoming season.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Washington fired its manager, Dave Martinez (and longtime general manager Mike Rizzo), on Sunday, shaking up a franchise that has been in a rut since winning the 2019 World Series.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
7 July 2025
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His advice for home chefs who are stuck in a rut when thinking of meals?—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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“Tread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tread. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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