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  • present tense form of dread (3rd person singular).
  • plural of dread.
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dreads



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His elderly parents and children remain in Russia and he dreads uprooting his family.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

In his interview, Holland also mentioned he dreads a read-through for his roles and tries his best to prepare for it.

From BBC Jun. 3, 2026

Founded in 2012, Carvana made its mark by providing an alternative to the dealership experience that Higginbotham dreads.

From The Wall Street Journal May 18, 2026

Ferrara admits she could also just drive to the Nevada city, but she dreads the prospect of a four-hour-plus ride.

From MarketWatch Nov. 8, 2025

How blessed are some people, whose lives have no fears, no dreads; to whom sleep is a blessing that comes nightly, and brings nothing but sweet dreams.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker




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