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tread

[tred] / trɛd /
NOUN
walk
Synonyms
STRONG
footstep footsteps gait march pace step stride trace track tramp
VERB
walk; bear down
Synonyms
STRONGEST
squash step on trample
STRONG
ambulate crush foot hike hoof march oppress pace plod quell repress stamp step stride subdue subjugate suppress traipse tramp troop trudge
WEAK
stamp on
Antonyms
STRONG
encourage let go release tiptoe

Example Sentences

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Fennell’s eye for image-making is her greatest directorial strength; it’s what keeps her films afloat even when their screenplays struggle to tread water.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

“And a more diverse set of sectors is helping broader averages like the S&P 500 tread water while near- and intermediate-term Tech dynamics play out,” he added.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Given Japan’s election on Sunday, “yen bears may want to tread more carefully into the weekend,” StoneX’s Matt Simpson says in commentary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

The following year, a transitional team lost seven of 12 Tests as they continued to tread water in attack.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Then they visited Zonko’s, which was so packed with students Harry had to exercise great care not to tread on anyone and cause a panic.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling