act (toward)

as in to be (to)
to behave toward in a stated way I would never act toward my boss that way

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Verb
  • He was treated at the same facility as Nichols.
    Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Jillian, who police say had no involvement in the hit-and-run and was standing in her own yard, was later taken into custody and treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But only the vehicle miles traveled associated with 40,000 square feet of regionally serving restaurant space is considered a significant and unavoidable impact, according to the final environment analysis.
    Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Barnes also starred serving by delivering six aces, all of which came in the final set and buried the Bishops in an 18-5 hole.
    Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The weaknesses Even if Sorokin can handle whatever the Islanders throw his way, this team still has a lot of work to do to regain its identity as a defensively sound team.
    The Athletic NHL, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Wulff Funeral Home in Woodbury is handling arrangements.
    Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Act (toward).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/act%20%28toward%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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