tread
verb (used without object)
to set down the foot or feet in walking; step; walk.
treading
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present participleof tread.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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He spent two years operating the dozer in the landfill, where treading uneven ground can be physically punishing work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Its Director David Aikman said that "treading water is not enough" to prevent the national debt from rising.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Actors, writers, production staff and movie fans are still resistant to the overuse of AI and defining when and where it is acceptable, so studios are treading lightly, said AI film studio CEO Mooser.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
The S&P 500 has been treading water for more than a month now, but beneath the surface of the U.S. equity market, big changes are taking shape.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026
The dragonflies returned with their riders to the children, and Pantalaimon crept into Lyra’s breast as she and Will moved closer together, treading carefully along the slimy path.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
