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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
Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
One of these buildings will be treated respectfully in the establishment media; one already is the subject of derision, even at the release of the conceptual rendering.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Everyone loves a sweet treat that also works well spread on toast, so toss in a couple of mini jars of jams and preserves.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Growing up, Bouba saw how his mother, a doctor, treated patients and how often their outcomes depended on their willingness to follow advice and make healthy changes.
—Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
One of these buildings will be treated respectfully in the establishment media; one already is the subject of derision, even at the release of the conceptual rendering.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
According to Costco, Pete is made from milk, white and dark chocolate and is marketed as a holiday centerpiece as much as a sweet treat.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Everyone loves a sweet treat that also works well spread on toast, so toss in a couple of mini jars of jams and preserves.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treat
Verb
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These horses assist with crowd control, search and rescues, and serve as ambassadors to the community.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Tiffanie Burkhalter, who has served as chief financial officer since 2023, also took on the title of president, the company said.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And across these two games, England managed just one goal, when Ben White tapped in on Friday.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Officials state the move will place leadership closer to the Western lands the agency manages and improve its mission.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But this close approach will serve as a convenient opportunity for identifying Uranus in a small telescope without the need of consulting a sky map.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The links require Cook Islands leaders to consult with Wellington on deals with other countries that might affect New Zealand.—
CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
3 Apr. 2026
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The relationship healed after Howard was hired as Michigan’s basketball coach in 2019.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The relationship healed after Howard was hired as Michigan's basketball coach in 2019.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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My ila facial was pure joy—no painful extraction or aggravating scrubs here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Look for ways to add joy to your life, whether that looks like taking more breaks or weaving artistry into your to-do list.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The state of Florida is also zeroing in on food safety and has so far released reports this year about toxins found in baby formula, candy and bread, although some experts have concerns about the testing process.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Highlights include candy, prizes, bounce house, bunny photos, crafts and a magic show.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As part of the Waldorf’s rebirth, the French designer Pierre-Yves Rochon handled the hotel’s interiors, furniture, and amenities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Pawel Chudzicki, whose law firm handled the licenses for Global Risk, told me that the State Department had conducted an inquiry in response to the Associated Press article and identified no violations of the law.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Orban started manipulating these grievances, and did so to significantly divide Hungarian society.—
John Shattuck,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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As machines grow more powerful, society will become increasingly effective at shaping the world, while individuals who never learned to think deeply will be easier to manipulate.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Treat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treat. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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