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
Steven Ehrlich, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Robert is currently treading the planks on Broadway.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
Toni Sutton, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
The tread belt also has responsive cushioning that helps absorb shock, which is great for walkers with joint pain or injuries.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 12 Sep. 2024
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Bitcoin Rallies Into The Election After treading water and slightly declining over the past six months, bitcoin had a late October (Uptober) surge that pushed the asset past $73,000 for the first time since March.
—Steven Ehrlich, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Robert is currently treading the planks on Broadway.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
Its durable rubber outsole with textured tread offers good traction on various surfaces.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
The tread belt also has responsive cushioning that helps absorb shock, which is great for walkers with joint pain or injuries.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 12 Sep. 2024
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America walks away Nobody knows how the major powers and their Machiavellian leaders will react to this abdication of American hegemony.Andreas Kluth, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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But the biggest red flag of all is the abuse that Sam witnesses while walking by during one of Wolf’s training sessions with Iron Dragon captain Axel.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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The secret son of Maximus, the eponymous gladiator portrayed by Russell Crowe in the 2000 movie, Lucius must retrace his father’s footsteps, achieving fame as an enslaved fighter driven by his desire for revenge against his family’s killers.Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024
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Snoop follows in the footsteps of previous AML performers such as Big Sean and Jelly Roll this season.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
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Refuse to let outside influences steer you down the wrong path.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Surprisingly, two of the three rats chose to take the less efficient path of turning away from the reward and running to the car to drive to their Froot Loop destination.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Depreciation and amortization expenses decreased to $185,000 from $524,000, related to asset sales and office footprint reduction.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Put together, these steps can greatly reduce a company's environmental footprint.Simon Dae Oong Kim, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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One tester used this headlamp to pedal up and ride down a wooded single-track trail after work.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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The girls walked to the southeast end of the bridge, at which point the trail effectively ends, petering out into the undergrowth.Aja Romano, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
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The five-color screen print, produced by Night Swim in an edition of 285, features brand-new artwork by Phantom City Creative.Jack Dunn, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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These handcrafted prints from Fleurdinand ($48) have a timeless vibe and include the baby’s full name, birth date, and birthplace.Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Trump could also take executive action to direct agencies to cut as many unnecessary steps as possible and to simplify their processes.Li Zhou, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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Thursday's success is a step toward the return of human lunar spaceflight.Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Best rut stand #5: A creek or shallow river crossing pocked with fresh tracks in brushy woods.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Milwaukee has both the talent and experience to dig out of this early rut.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Tread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tread. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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