being (to)

verb

Definition of being (to)next
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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  1. treating
  2. handling
  3. serving
  4. using
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
  • By the 1990s, the responsibility of handling unclaimed and unidentified bodies had shifted to the state’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, which works with local funeral homes to arrange burials and cremations.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026
  • The data can be collected by smartphone apps, transponders and other technology, with the apps able to detect whether a driver is handling the phone and is distracted — a leading cause of accidents along with speeding.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of handling
Verb
  • Mattingly has since orchestrated a significant turnaround for the Phillies, now serving as their interim manager and coaching in the National League All-Star dugout.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Setencich arrived at Boise State in the spring of 1980, serving first as the defensive backs coach and then as the defensive coordinator.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
Definition of serving
Verb
  • This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 15, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • For more information on how the Star-Telegram and McClatchy newsrooms are using AI, go here.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of using
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“Being (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/being%20%28to%29. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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