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
Mark Price, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
In Singapore, an ultra-connected free trade bastion known for treading a cautious diplomatic line, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pulled few punches in a message to his fellow citizens over the weekend.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2025
These bike tires can be easily recognized by their width and aggressive tread pattern.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Two boaters were left treading water with large alligators nearby for nearly an hour when their canoe flipped and sank in a Florida lake, according to rescuers.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
In Singapore, an ultra-connected free trade bastion known for treading a cautious diplomatic line, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pulled few punches in a message to his fellow citizens over the weekend.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
And wherever their boots tread, violence and repression will follow.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2025
These bike tires can be easily recognized by their width and aggressive tread pattern.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tread
Verb
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Bell is seen in the footage walking through the classroom as well, court documents show.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Putin's demands as reported by Bloomberg deal a blow to President Donald Trump's efforts to reach a ceasefire and a permanent end to the war amid speculation the U.S. president would walk away from talks if a deal is not imminent.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The South Korean brand follows in the footsteps of MM6 Maison Margiela, Setchu, Marine Serre, Martine Rose and Grace Wales Bonner, among others, as a guest designer of the men’s trade fair.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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The Guardian newspaper reports that Gatwa, who is currently starring as the 15th Doctor in the BBC’s long-running sci-fi drama, will follow in the footsteps of previous stars including Joanna Lumley, Nigella Lawson and Doctor Who alumna Catherine Tate.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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The advancements in hair restoration and the increasing acceptance of cosmetic procedures for all offer a path for men to take control of their appearance and well-being, with none of the shame of yesterday.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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If your career background will help guide and inform a high school grad following a similar path, offering mentorship and sharing advice and wisdom is invaluable, according to Forge.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This positive development must be juxtaposed against the harsh reality that behind the numbers documenting the massive expansion of the criminal justice footprint in earlier decades lie the personal stories of lives lost, families separated, and communities unnecessarily weakened.—
Stanley Richards,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Without the footprints, the unprecedented evidence of birds in the ancient ecosystem may have been lost to time: Their fragile, hollow skeletons don’t hold up well.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Key to her rescue was a smelly T-shirt worn by her owner in 12-hour shifts that was ripped up and used as a scent trail to attract her to an enclosure, Kangala directors Jared and Lisa Karran said in a video posted to Facebook.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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And discussions are still underway for how a trail could be safely separated from the tracks.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And unlike at those earlier, fancier stops, in L.A., the prints have price tags.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
3 May 2025
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Fontan is piloting print paste production to meet industry colorfastness standards, and Sobh plans to expand Visenleer into Southern Italy’s fishing communities.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Democratic Party leaders are trying to figure out their next steps as Democratic National Committee Vice Chair David Hogg's efforts to primary Democratic incumbents alarms party officials.—
Anne Bryson,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Therefore, getting to the Holocaust required additional steps, including the apathy of the masses, the complicity of the elite, and the failure of the international community.—
Robert Williams,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Just as against Arsenal, the team was stuck in a rut, and only Vinicius was able to change the dynamic with individual moves that began to lift the fans’ spirits.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Over the last nine games, however, the offense has come to a screeching halt; averaging barely three runs per contest during their current 3-6 rut.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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