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tread |
tread down |
tread on |
tread upon |
tread water
| tread-softly
| tread-wheel
| treadboard
| treader
| treadfowl
tread water
THESAURUS
tread water
abide, bathe, be still, coast, dive, float, freeze, go in swimming, go in wading, keep quiet, lie still, mark time, not breathe, not stir, remain, remain motionless, repose, rest, skinny-dip, stand, stand fast, stand firm, stand still, stay, stay put, stick, stick fast, swim, tarry, wade
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