act (toward)

as in to be (to)
to behave toward in a stated way I would never act toward my boss that way

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  • Esparza said Valentina had been treated at Shriners Children’s in Philadelphia since the end of August for multiple medical issues stemming from a spinal condition.
    John Bacon, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
  • The latest iteration features the same robust build and chuck-about-ability but has been consciously upgraded with phthalate-free, recycled PVC and recycled nylon that’s treated with a non-PFC water-repellent (DWR) finish.
    Parker Hall, WIRED, 2 Feb. 2025
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  • Rocket Science confirmed on Tuesday that Wiig and Murray will also serve as executive producers alongside Jillian Apfelbaum and Margot Hand, with a script by Mitch Glazer (The Recruit, Scrooged).
    Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025
  • An a la carte menu of food and drinks will be served at the bar-lounge and a soon-to-open patio.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
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  • The museum is also working to incorporate more tactile elements, allowing visitors to handle artifacts or replicas, says Matti Wallin, HMNS's accessibility programs manager.
    Shafaq Patel, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Typically, the focus is on court operations and budget — the number of cases handled, number of cases resolved, and so on — with occasional platitudes about access to justice.
    Steve Zeidman, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Act (toward).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/act%20%28toward%29. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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