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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The impasse leaves Washington treating its naval presence as a permanent fixture guaranteeing access, while Tehran treats that same presence as the primary obstacle to normalizing traffic.

— Chloe Taylor,Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
That combined experience informs Hades Films’ goal of creating theatrical horror made for Gen Z — without treating younger audiences like a market segment that can be reverse-engineered.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of treating

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Balancing privacy and publicity isn’t new, says Alice Marshall, who runs her own public relations agency handling luxury travel clients.

— Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Police have confirmed that the victim is an AutoZone employee who was accidentally shot by a coworker handling a firearm inside the store.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of handling

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Designed for creators and professionals, this innovative hub integrates expanded connectivity with a customizable screen, serving as a clock, notification center, or personalized web dashboard for project data.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The researchers even envision specialized pods serving as mobile medical facilities.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of serving

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Carrick using Mbeumo as a centre-forward is not new — but the way United’s forward line is gelling around him is.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
In Little Rock, former Police Chief Heath Helton, who stepped down in May, was a strong advocate for using technology like license plate reader cameras to support the department's operations.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2026

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