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as in to serve
to behave toward in a stated way
she tries to treat all of her students fairly and equally, regardless of her personal feelings toward them
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as in to manage
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
school officials treated the vandalism of the students' artwork as a very serious matter
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as in to consult
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem
I will treat with my lawyer and let you know what we decide
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as in to heal
to give medical treatment to
a nurse treating a patient
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as in joy
a source of great satisfaction
spending a long weekend at a ski resort is a real treat
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Recent Examples of treat
Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,spencer Kimball,christina Wilkie,annie Nova,brian Evans,alex Harring,yun Li, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025
Officials in Texas and Louisiana announced closures of some schools and state offices ahead of the storm as roads were being treated for ice and snow.
—Nazaneen Ghaffar, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Monica Eng, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
That’s because Richmond’s favorite frozen treat, Nightingale Ice Cream, is now available at more than 2,000 Kroger locations in the United States.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2025
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American ships are being severely overcharged and not treated fairly in any way, shape or form, and that includes the United States Navy, and above all, China is operating the Panama Canal.
—Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,spencer Kimball,christina Wilkie,annie Nova,brian Evans,alex Harring,yun Li, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025
Officials in Texas and Louisiana announced closures of some schools and state offices ahead of the storm as roads were being treated for ice and snow.
—Nazaneen Ghaffar, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
Farmers Market: Carrie brought Zuzu to the fourth floor of Water Tower for salmon treats, pup portraits, live music and a play area for dogs and kids (and adults, too).
—Monica Eng, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025
That’s because Richmond’s favorite frozen treat, Nightingale Ice Cream, is now available at more than 2,000 Kroger locations in the United States.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treat
Verb
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Banjo served as the assistant special teams coach for the Denver Broncos in 2023.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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The pieces served as symbols and metaphors of the detainees’ experiences.—
Alexandra Moore,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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Then, in December, the National Park Service issued its final rule restricting bear baiting on Alaska lands managed by the NPS.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
31 Jan. 2025
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Upon arriving at the island inn managed by smiley, panicky Jack McBrayer, Jim and Margot escalate things quickly after an initial agreement to share the tiny venue between their very different wedding parties.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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After consulting with multiple veterinarians, the consensus has always been that amputation isn’t necessary or beneficial for her.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Tips for Washing Every Type of Bathrobe Before washing a bathrobe, consult the care tag for instructions about the water temperature, wash cycle, and drying method the manufacturer recommends.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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Sensate focus offers a way to heal this gap—not through words or problem-solving, but through presence.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
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For most of the past two-plus years, the market has paused and retrenched before going into full momentum-froth mode, healing itself, but hard to say if that pattern will continue.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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Think of the way Jon M. Chu, Cynthia Erivo, and Ariana Grande honed the message that Wicked was not just a remarkably successful capitalization of Broadway IP but a tribute to radical joy.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
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Amid many celebratory posts on her Instagram Stories on Sunday as the Kansas City Chiefs clinched their third consecutive Super Bowl berth, quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ wife shared one photo that hardly sparked joy.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Scientists have also discovered that the cells in the tongue that sense sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami tastes are spaced out across the tongue; some people are genetically more predisposed to liking sweets than others; and children tend to prefer the taste of sour candies more than adults do.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Nerds debuted in 1983, part of a portfolio of candies marketed under the Wonka name, a nod to the fictional candy entrepreneur created by author Roald Dahl.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Patel was a federal prosecutor who handled foreign terror cases with the Department of Justice and began his career as a public defense lawyer.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Most times, things usually go smoothly during filming, but once — right at the end of a shoot, just before the last shot — the table couldn’t handle it and everything fell.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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In more significant cases, scammers manipulate individuals into transferring large sums of money to fake people, scam accounts, or identity theft.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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As Beckman's accomplice, Lau allegedly manipulated documents, including documents allegedly stolen from the venture capital firm that employed her while supposedly hiding her work for GameOn.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Treat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treat. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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