tread
verb (used without object)
to set down the foot or feet in walking; step; walk.
was treading
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past progressiveof tread.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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And Alcoa’s stock was treading cheaply on a forward price/earnings basis.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 30, 2026
Elsewhere, Ethereum was up by 0.6%, while popular alt-coin XRP was treading water.
From Barron's ● Jan. 27, 2026
Ashleigh Johnson, the best goalie in the tournament, was treading water in front of the net, so that advantage looked safe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2024
In response, Kise dove into a rant about how the matter was "treading in a dangerous area."
From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2023
She was treading water now, completely at Reuben’s mercy.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
