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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
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
Of course, if a patient is found to have an underlying condition, the priority is treating the condition, which may address the cankers, too.
Don’t forget nutrition.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 26 Feb. 2025
Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2025
Ina cleverly upgrades this childhood treat in a few easy ways.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Shaheen was treated at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet under an alias for her protection, according to court testimony.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
Of course, if a patient is found to have an underlying condition, the priority is treating the condition, which may address the cankers, too.
Don’t forget nutrition.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
The sugary treat is usually eaten in the morning and is served with a chocolate sauce for dipping.
—Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2025
Ina cleverly upgrades this childhood treat in a few easy ways.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treat
Verb
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Musk, who serves as President Donald Trump’s cost-cutting chief, teased the extraordinary request on his social media network on Saturday.—
Steve Peoples,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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The evening, which served as a prelude to Saturday’s main event, recognized behind-the-scenes brilliance and breakout performances, setting the stage for a weekend of celebration.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 Feb. 2025
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And as a part-time Air National Guard officer, General Caine was a co-founder of RISE Air, a regional airline, and managed other private businesses, according to his LinkedIn page and interviews with friends and former colleagues.—
Eric Schmitt,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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The park service maintains and manages more than 400 natural, cultural, and recreational sites, along with about 26,000 historic structures.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Gomez and Walsh even consulted the Hollywood icon’s former tailor while planning the look, the stylist revealed.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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Always consult a healthcare provider before adding zinc supplements to your wellness routine.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
3 Mar. 2025
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The mood was like an eternal shiva — the celebration of the South L.A. rapper’s cinematic life is muted, the search for meaning and healing unending.—
Jeff Weiss,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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The legal proceedings have already been harrowing for so many victims, their families and shooting witnesses as well as the broader community of Highland Park, a North Shore suburb of more than 30,000 residents that’s still grappling to heal from that traumatic day.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The lifestyle series sees the Duchess of Sussex and celebrity friends like Roy Choi, Mindy Kaling, and Alice Waters sharing personal tips and tricks, with the intention of showcasing the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
5 Mar. 2025
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While that hasn't happened, the post has brought joy to many.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Despite living in Chocolate Town, Timmy loves the diverse selection of chocolate candy produced in Candyland.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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It is naturally found in certain foods, like dairy products and fruit, and is added to others, like candy and ice cream.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Sörensen said Martinez is well equipped to handle that role.—
Mark Lazerus,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Kids who communicate well, handle emotions effectively and build healthy relationships aren’t just naturally skilled at social interactions.—
Kelsey Mora, Contributor,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2025
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But they had been manipulated by homeowners and businesses, and used to block all kinds of new construction.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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Editing concerns truly manipulating an image, making changes to particular areas, and adding content like text, shapes, or other images on top of the original.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Treat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treat. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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