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
Outside Online, 5 Mar. 2025
Great talents have trodden the Old Trafford turf, from Cristiano Ronaldo to Paul Pogba, steeped in Sir Alex Ferguson-era winning machine culture.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 24 Mar. 2025
Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2025
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Verb
But David doesn’t ask his audience to tread water while holding a cinder block.
—Outside Online, 5 Mar. 2025
Great talents have trodden the Old Trafford turf, from Cristiano Ronaldo to Paul Pogba, steeped in Sir Alex Ferguson-era winning machine culture.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
Try adjusting the speed and incline on your own rather than using the preset programs on the tread.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 24 Mar. 2025
Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2025
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Verb
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In Kentucky, a 9-year-old boy was swept away by floodwaters while walking to his school bus stop in Franklin County on Friday, police said.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2025
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Homeowners can simply walk away from the burden, cash in hand, for a fair and reasonable price without any hidden fees or expenses.—
KC Property Group,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In October, Pittman had the opportunity to follow in his grandfather's airborne footsteps.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2025
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While many of the commenters followed in Musk's footsteps by replying with their own laughing emojis, others were confused by what the exchange meant.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Considering their remaining schedules, there’s a practical path to the Warriors moving into the third or fourth spot.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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In a world where many leaders feel compelled to perform—mirroring what’s expected rather than leading from within—Piyush chose another path.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Over the intervening 100 years, the organization grew its footprint across 13 states in the mid-Atlantic and Midwest, becoming the largest power grid operator in the country.—
Christen Smith | The Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Apr. 2025
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With over 330 locations in mainland China, Walmart’s vast global footprint hasn’t shielded it from the tariffs’ impact.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to the resort, Kirkwood Ski Patrol also responded to the medical incident, which happened on an intermediate trail for snowboarders with more experience.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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Spring has fully arrived in the Seattle area, and that means nearby hillsides and mountain trails will soon be bursting with wildflowers.—
Kale Williams,
Axios,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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All-Matching Furniture Sets A pair of club chairs, night stands, set of dining chairs, or even a sofa and a wing back chair upholstered in the same print—yes.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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As readers spent more time online, magazines reliant on print ads were flailing.—
Steven Kurutz,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Its maiden and hero product, Rested, hones in on sleep as the fundamental step to optimizing cognitive and immune function.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Hitting coach Kevin Long went to the top step to debrief Sosa with some video and a scouting report.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Republicans have used the polling rut to paint Democrats as out of touch with the average voter.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2025
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If you’re intrigued by the menu offerings and looking to get out of your weeknight cooking rut (all while avoiding the grocery store), give it a try.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Tread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tread. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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