as in is (to)
to behave toward in a stated way
I would never act toward my boss that way
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Modern medicine treats diseases one-by-one, but what if aging itself is the root cause?—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026 -
Even Troy, who treats Josh well, will complain about soggy squash blossoms from the club kitchen.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Munich focuses on research and development, Parsdorf handles near-series cell manufacturing, and Salching supports recycling through BMW’s direct recycling process.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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Along with working with the finance department and the league office, Davidov handles the bulk of the team’s contract research and leads some free-agency meetings in the offseason.—
Mike Kaye
April 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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For more traditional Vietnamese food, Phở Lụa, an alfresco dining spot, serves a warm chicken pho that makes for a hearty breakfast.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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The plant delivered hundreds of thousands of vehicles annually and serves as a key export base for multiple markets.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Acts (toward).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acts%20%28toward%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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