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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
Nick Lavars, New Atlas, 26 Apr. 2025
Antibiotics cannot treat this type of infection.4 4.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2025
Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
In early April, Meghan shared a post on her Instagram Stories, in which she and her daughter could be seen trying a sweet treat given to them by Prince Harry following a trip to the Ukraine.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Verb
This naturally-occurring nucleoside analogue has been used to treat inflammatory disease and cancer for hundreds of years, but runs into several barriers that severely limit its effectiveness when deployed to tackle tumors.
—Nick Lavars, New Atlas, 26 Apr. 2025
Antibiotics cannot treat this type of infection.4 4.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
The first-of-its kind footage could highlight how the closest living relatives to humans may partake in a boozy treat to strengthen bonds that’s similar to our social rites.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
In early April, Meghan shared a post on her Instagram Stories, in which she and her daughter could be seen trying a sweet treat given to them by Prince Harry following a trip to the Ukraine.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treat
Verb
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His father, who has also served significant time in prison, explained the emotional weight of watching his son endure a similar experience.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The country’s struggling economy is heavily reliant on trade, as the U.S. serves as its most important trading partner.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The two brands managed just 917,598 sales in 2024, versus 1,343,959 in 2019, according to S&P Global Mobility.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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In the one and only trial run, conducted in 1987, emergency squads managed to erect only a fraction of the necessary infrastructure.—
Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
The Dial,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In each case, the situation should be carefully and clearly considered, consulted medically and then morally as well.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Readers should conduct their own research and consult with a licensed financial advisor before making any investment or financial decisions.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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On May 2, the Venus-Neptune conjunction offers a chance to meet someone in a more honest, healing way.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
25 Apr. 2025
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Sending healing energy to Alijah and hoping he’s fully restored soon!—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And somehow Dave always managed to crack a joke and lift the mood and remind me and himself that joy still exists in the hardest moments.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Overall, expanding her family has brought her more joy than ever.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The pope reportedly bestowed rosaries and Easter candies upon the Catholic vice president, who is the father of three young children.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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This wine under screw cap includes full, rounded and pronounced aromas of marshmallows and candy corn, lime pie, green apples and golden syrup.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But as Trump approaches the 100-day mark of his second term, most Americans are expressing little to no confidence in how the president is handling the economy, a Pew Research Center survey shows.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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If the highest and broadest tariffs are avoided, U.S. farmers will likely be able to handle the impacts with only modest discomfort.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The book’s vivid digital art, collaged from her own photographs and manipulated in Photoshop, helped children connect with science and nature in new ways.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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While Henry initially tries to spin his behavior as a benevolent act of kindness, Barnes effectively makes the case that Henry was merely manipulated by a charming sociopath.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Treat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treat. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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