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
Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Russian and Iran share a complicated past, peppered with conflict, and even now tread a fine line between cooperation and mistrust.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2024
For those who want more stability, spikes or treads that attach to the bottom of shoes can be a good option.
—Mara Hoplamazian, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
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Verb
So companies and governments alike are treading carefully to curry favor with, or at least avoid angering, the mercurial president of the world’s most powerful nation.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Russian and Iran share a complicated past, peppered with conflict, and even now tread a fine line between cooperation and mistrust.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
Check Shoes and Floor for Shards The soles of shoes, especially one with intricate treads, can harbor shards of glass.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2024
For those who want more stability, spikes or treads that attach to the bottom of shoes can be a good option.
—Mara Hoplamazian, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
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The 2025 Topps baseball cards are here; our collectibles team walks us through the new designs and inserts.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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France’s President Emmanuel Macron (C) walks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump (R) and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (L) after a meeting at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on Dec. 7, 2024.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2025
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In high school, Rae originally wanted to follow in her father’s medical footsteps but fell in love with theater instead.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes,
9 Feb. 2025
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One of the area’s buzziest new developments is Pala Zion, a rugged, 35-acre stretch of desert near Utah’s famed Kolob Canyon at the footsteps of Zion National Park.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2025
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Chase Briscoe has forged an impressive path in NASCAR.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Being direct and giving context may be the best path for interactions with rideshare drivers, servers and the like.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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Thune and his colleagues are also exploring other ways to roll back Biden’s regulatory footprint, should the deadline pass for CRA review.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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The health sector's broad influence is reflected in its economic footprint, with health care accounting for more than 17 percent of the U.S. GDP, according to the latest data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Innamorato said people living on the trail had gradually transitioned to shelter and housing without a formal sweep.—
Chrissy Suttles,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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As a result, Netflix has distanced itself from Gascón and is no longer financially supporting her on the awards trail.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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When the story came out a leader at their church made sure to get numerous extra copies of the print edition.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Loloi collection at Wayfair includes decorative pillows and area rugs with floral and botanical prints in colorful or neutral tones.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2025
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The next step is the big one: Greenland would then apply for statehood in the U.S. Voilà!—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes,
11 Feb. 2025
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Monday's successful flight took the company a big step closer to making that happen.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Brighton desperately needs to get out of a two-loss rut.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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As for Oregon, the Ducks are in an even bigger rut, dropping four consecutive games including a loss to Michigan on Wednesday.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Tread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tread. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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