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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
  • Whether the goal is to get people to act or follow in your footsteps, storytelling is essential to charting any new course within an organization.
    Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There’s also a third spinoff series that be another prequel, set in 1944 and following in the footsteps of 1883 and 1923.
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of footsteps
Noun
  • This is where their paths crossed, setting the stage for a business transaction that wasn’t just about the numbers, but about aligned vision, values, and a win win for all.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Digitizing routes allows trucks to take the shortest, most efficient paths, which not only saves fuel but also reduces carbon footprint—a crucial factor in today’s push for sustainability.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of paths
Noun
  • And CEOs are being told to delete their digital footprints.
    Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Challenges Of Working Across Borders Companies need to find their footing within shifting sands of regulatory and legal compliance, a challenge made particularly difficult for companies that have multi-national footprints.
    Rick Hammell, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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