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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
Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Instead, treat it like an opportunity to meet reality more intimately.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Many people associate this treat with Japan because the snack is widely spread and more popular there.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Aspen Neuroscience leverages stem cell research to treat Parkinson’s disease.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Instead, treat it like an opportunity to meet reality more intimately.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
The doting mom also posted some pictures of the decorations, gifts and sweet treats for the little one.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Many people associate this treat with Japan because the snack is widely spread and more popular there.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treat
Verb
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Nguyen pleaded guilty last year to a felony charge and multiple misdemeanors and is now serving a seven-year prison sentence, according to the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Today, the Yamuna serves as the backbone of Delhi’s water infrastructure, providing roughly 40% of the capital’s supply.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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The side managed by former Kazakhstan international Rafael Urazbakhtin have now lost four games in a row in the Champions League.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Bad things always linger, but usually at the margins, where they're somewhat easily managed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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In 2024, nearly half of mergers and acquisitions activity in the consumer products industry came from divestitures, according to consulting firm Bain.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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Lutnick will then consult with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other administration officials about his findings.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There is something healing about what’s coming in for you right now—maybe in a literal, physical sense.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Let America start to heal from Miller’s metastatic influence, and deport him from the White House for good.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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March’s lunar eclipse in Virgo — activating your fifth house of love and passion — intensifies attraction, desire and romantic chemistry, pushing you to take a risk or end a dynamic that no longer brings you joy.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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When it’s done well, family philanthropy creates confidence, engagement, and joy.—
Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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It's commonly used in candy recipes and frostings.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
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Keep an eye out for the Secret Chocolate Room, an edible oasis of candy fountains and sugary confections that makes every day feel like Halloween at this Caribbean beach resort.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Perception is handled through a dual-lidar setup consisting of Halo and Sentinel systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Questions regarding vehicle maintenance and specifications are handled by the City of Chicago's Fleet & Facility Management department, which manages all municipal equipment.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Over the past year, security researchers have been warning that hackers are increasingly targeting the technology behind global shipping, quietly manipulating systems that move goods worth millions of dollars.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The messages—widely condemned as vulgar, misogynistic, racist, and homophobic—also revealed discussions about manipulating media coverage, targeting political opponents, and casual references to the misuse of public funds.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Treat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treat. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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