Thesaurus results for BEEN (TO)

been (to)

verb

Definition of been (to)

past participle of be (to)

as in treated

to behave toward in a stated way you need to be nice to your brother

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In an email sent to hospital technology officials, McCrary wrote that Konza would provide CPSC with records when a patient is treated in the ER for any of more than 10,000 conditions.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
The leftover brine is treated with the bipolar membrane electrodialysis (BPMED) process that uses electricity and specialized membranes to split the ultra-salty solution into acidic and alkaline streams.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026

Definition of treated

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Privacy can restore you when it is chosen, not used as a hiding place.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
Rule 10 - The Banana Ball challenge rule Each manager gets one challenge per game that can be used at any moment — and the challenge is kept if the manager was correct.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 27 July 2026

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Tyler Mahle pitched six-plus scoreless innings, and the bullpen handled the rest.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Headline figures such as tasks completed, queries handled or hours saved can look impressive while concealing errors, rework, poor customer outcomes and escalating operating expenses.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

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