acting (toward)

verb

Definition of acting (toward)next
present participle of act (toward)
as in being (to)
to behave toward in a stated way I would never act toward my boss that way

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  1. treating
  2. handling
  3. serving
Verb
  • Modern medicine Researchers have studied the use of the berry in treatments involving the liver, heart, eyes, and immune system, as well as in treating and preventing diabetes, high cholesterol levels, and heart disease.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
  • Powdery Mildew or Root Rot Minor cases of powdery mildew and root rot can sometimes be fixed by adjusting watering schedules and treating petunias with an organic fungicide.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
Definition of treating
Verb
  • Five of the 11 questions reporters asked Spieth that night centered around handling a lead.
    — Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Python, for example, is a popular programming language that is famously smooth at handling integers of any size.
    — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 13 July 2026
Definition of handling
Verb
  • Consider reaching out to these locations about serving as practical access points for basic health services, such as mobile clinics, periodic screenings or connected health kiosks that enable remote consultations.
    — Sas Mukherjee, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Performance Inspired Nutrition, co-founded by Mark Wahlberg and Tom Dowd, sells whey protein powder with 25 grams of protein per serving.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Definition of serving
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