Thesaurus results for BEING (TO)

being (to)

verb

Definition of being (to)

present participle of be (to)

as in treating

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

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For some companies, that could mean treating cancellation less as an all-or-nothing event.

— Barbara Booth, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
Lifestyle Changes Making certain lifestyle choices is key to treating sleep apnea.

— Lindsay Curtis, HEALTH, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of treating

Verb

For people outside of these sensitive groups, handling a receipt is probably a very low-risk activity.

— Sean McCann, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026
Equipped with custom tactile grippers for handling automotive components, the robot boasts 56 total degrees of freedom.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of handling

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Her mother would take a young Karen with her while handing out literature for Democratic candidates and serving as a poll watcher during the local elections.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
After serving Sacramento for almost two decades, a favorite Mexican restaurant is closing in midtown’s Lavender Heights district.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of serving

Verb

By using a dedicated promotional code, readers can unlock the full October Prime Day discount immediately, alongside an additional $20 off the sale price.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
That is precisely the lens Sébastien Meunier is using for his spring 2027 collection and a subsequent installation at the 41st edition of the Hyères International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Fashion Accessories in October.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

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