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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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2
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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3
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
Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025
Seeing all the ways in which you are treated as a number is enough to make a person sick.
—Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
The Food Arabic coffee flavored with cardamom is poured from a traditional dallah coffee pot and served with dates as a welcome treat to begin the flight.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The woman was was taken to Metropolitan Hospital, where she was treated for minor injuries.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025
Seeing all the ways in which you are treated as a number is enough to make a person sick.
—Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
Specialized treats, too, are part of our dog-centric culture.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2025
The Food Arabic coffee flavored with cardamom is poured from a traditional dallah coffee pot and served with dates as a welcome treat to begin the flight.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
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Verb
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The gaming landscape serves as a dynamic social ecosystem where players engage through voice, text and even gestures within immersive virtual environments.—
Anees Ali Khan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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As representatives of the Foundation Board, new Academy president Howell Taylor, Kilmurry, and Taylor-Coleman will also serve on the Academy Museum Board of Trustees for one-year terms.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Uber's operational model prioritizes rapid market entry with standardized processes that can be quickly deployed across new cities, often learning and adapting on the fly while managing the complexity of hundreds of simultaneous markets.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The city has hired a public relations and marketing firm that manages a website, 37Thrives, to provide drivers and businesses with construction updates and keep them apprised of traffic changes.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
7 Aug. 2025
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Make sure to consult with your attorney to garner any legal ramifications pertaining to your situation and any potential legal entanglements regarding AI and mental health.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Scenic design is by Tony winner Derek McLane, with costumes by Tony nominee Jennifer Moeller and longtime Parton stylist Steve Summers consulting.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Over time, bone tissue grows to fill the gap, and once fully healed, the limb is longer.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Aug. 2025
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After the tattoo has healed, apply sunscreen about 30 minutes before going out into the sun.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That state, known as flow, brings a quiet joy that lingers long after a trip ends.—
Sarah Groen,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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The moments of joy and lightness are interspersed with shots of Williams in deep contemplation.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There are restaurant workers who, rather than yelling at Souleymane or brushing him aside, offer him a smile, a coffee, a piece of candy.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
6 Aug. 2025
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In Texas, the ban will cover soda, energy drinks, candy, and prepared desserts, while in Louisiana, soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy will be banned.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Teams handle data all the time—but in many companies, the steps teams must take to stay compliant aren’t built into daily work.—
Jodi Daniels,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Fandango is handling international sales and Italian distribution.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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This included reporting that the company manipulated vote counts, is owned by a company founded in Venezuela to rig elections for Hugo Chavez, is paid kickbacks to government officials who used its machines in swing states and was involved in voting irregularities in Texas in 2018.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Aug. 2025
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Gerrymandering is when politicians manipulate district lines, dividing or grouping populations, to get an advantage.—
Larry Kaplow,
NPR,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Treat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treat. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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