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verb

Definition of treadsnext
present tense third-person singular of tread
as in walks
to go on foot to protect the fragile environment of the beach dunes, we must tread cautiously and lightly

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noun

plural of tread
as in steps

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  1. footsteps
  2. paths
  3. footprints
Noun
  • Watch on Deadline Sutherland, a long-time supporter of the meeting, will be in attendance this year to receive the summit’s Game Changer Award, following in the footsteps of the likes of Oscar-winner Patrick Wachsberger (CODA), Co-Chair & CEO Warner Bros.
    The Deadline Team, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The couple’s little boy, nicknamed KJ, is already showing promise of following in his grandpa’s footsteps, showing off his boxing skills on Instagram.
    Alex Gurley, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of footsteps
Noun
  • New signage mitigates the formerly confusing and disruptive maze of unauthorized paths.
    Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Career Path Opportunities Remote-first companies encounter the difficulty of determining clear career paths and providing growth opportunities in a virtual environment.
    Øyvind Forsbak, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of paths
Noun
  • Luxury brands recognize the opportunity and are looking to expand their footprints by creating flagship stores that offer unique, elevated customer experiences among similar brands.
    Naveen Jaggi, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Growing online banking businesses can also help these bank save on cost by shrinking their physical footprints.
    Pia Singh, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
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