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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
Arianna Huffington, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
Three children were treated and released from the hospital on Thursday afternoon, per KENS 5.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The cubs pawed and rolled them slowly at first, before one cub’s attention was drawn to the frozen treats, which were made of colored ice, frozen goat’s milk and frozen diluted blood.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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It can be used to deepen the flaws in the system that’s fueling so much outrage, or it can be used to create more time for doctors to treat patients and more support for patients to improve their health between doctor visits through personalized behavior change.
—Arianna Huffington, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
Three children were treated and released from the hospital on Thursday afternoon, per KENS 5.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Noun
My idea of a perfect evening or weekend treat in the lead up to Christmas or during the lazy days afterwards before everyone goes back to work, is a delicious afternoon tea with a loved one followed by a musical matinee, or a post-theatre date night after a West End production.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The cubs pawed and rolled them slowly at first, before one cub’s attention was drawn to the frozen treats, which were made of colored ice, frozen goat’s milk and frozen diluted blood.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Washington's Pope was inspired by Judy Smith, who previously served as deputy press secretary in President George H. W. Bush's administration.Esther Kang, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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This sideshow won’t change the ultimate outcome and true justice will be served soon.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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That's how developers managed to propose a 240-foot building in the coastal height-limit area, with 74 apartments and 139 hotel rooms, despite zoning restrictions that allow only 31 apartments.Andrew Keatts, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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After enduring a four-game losing streak in the middle of the season, Cal managed to finish 3-2 in their last five games.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Police said after consulting with county prosecutors that no arrests were made.arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Ancelotti is sometimes consulted but does not dictate decision-making.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Had the specialist felt that Okonkwo’s injury was not healing after the cast was taken off on Wednesday night, Wrexham would have had to move into the loan market in January.Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Experiments like these expose the potential hidden across our natural world to heal and rejuvenate itself in the face of growing climate change concerns.Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Each piece should be a kind of token that reminds the wearer to look at the world with the curiosity and joy of a child.Valerie Präkelt, Architectural Digest, 29 Dec. 2024
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This is a day for pure and utter joy, and there’s a real sense that everything is just falling into place.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, The Break treats discerning 11- to 15-year-olds to their own hangout spot and amenities, including a virtual reality gaming system, recording booth, retro soda machine, and candy wall.Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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Chew sugarless gum with xylitol (a sweetener that may prevent cavities), or suck on candy flavored with citrus, cinnamon, or mint to stimulate saliva flow.Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2024
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Therefore the decision to designate Christmas Eve as a holiday rests solely on the president, with each handling it differently.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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The system that flawlessly handled 1,000 daily requests crashed when usage jumped to 100,000 requests after a successful product launch.Sai Arava, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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However, charismatic killers like Bundy complicate this narrative by blending into society, using their charm and performative social skills as a tool to manipulate others and mask their true intentions.Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Deep dive:Blake Lively's claims, 'astroturfing' and when fans feel manipulated What are Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni?KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Treat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treat. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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