trodden

verb

variants or trod
Definition of troddennext
past participle of tread
as in walked
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 trodden Seafaring Ligurians, Roman imperialists, Genoese shipbuilders, and aristocratic health seekers had all trodden its sands before. — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 May 2026 That’s not a path many startups have trodden before. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2026 However, dozens of Iranian athletes have trodden a similar path in recent years, and their testimony sheds light on the excruciating life choices that can be suddenly thrust upon them. — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trodden
  1. walked
  2. stepped
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  • Zac Veen reached on a fielder's choice and moved to second when Jordan Beck walked before JT Brubaker replaced Sam Hentges with two out in the sixth.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The rookie starter walked Trea Turner on five pitches and Bryce Harper on four, loading the bases for former Twin Luis Arraez, who looked at five pitches and then took his base, forcing in a run.
    — Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of walked
Verb
  • Hawks assistant general manager Kyle Korver has stepped away from the organization, according to a person familiar with the situation.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The drummers picked up a Grand Entry song, and the Kit Fox members stepped onto the grass.
    — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of stepped

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