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as in to serve
to behave toward in a stated way
she tries to treat all of her students fairly and equally, regardless of her personal feelings toward them
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as in to manage
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
school officials treated the vandalism of the students' artwork as a very serious matter
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as in to consult
to exchange viewpoints or seek advice for the purpose of finding a solution to a problem
I will treat with my lawyer and let you know what we decide
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as in to heal
to give medical treatment to
a nurse treating a patient
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as in joy
a source of great satisfaction
spending a long weekend at a ski resort is a real treat
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Recent Examples of treat
Lia Russell, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
Dallas-Fort Worth airport, which is geographically the size of Manhattan, has been treating roads, bridges and runways since early Thursday morning.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
Lori Capullo, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
No matter the origin, cinnamon rolls make a warm, comforting breakfast, especially on special occasions, when company is in town, or as a fun Saturday-morning treat.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
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Since July 1, 368 projects have treated 36,740 acres in Cal Fire’s area of responsibility, the agency said.
—Lia Russell, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
Dallas-Fort Worth airport, which is geographically the size of Manhattan, has been treating roads, bridges and runways since early Thursday morning.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
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Then there are the attractions that have been a staple of this event for 23 years: food vendors offering diet-busting treats, arts and crafts, and interactive activities.
—Lori Capullo, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
No matter the origin, cinnamon rolls make a warm, comforting breakfast, especially on special occasions, when company is in town, or as a fun Saturday-morning treat.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
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Trudeau has served as Canada’s prime minister for nine years and led the Liberal Party for 11.Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
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For evening meals, the menu switches up a notch with moreish standouts including Prawn Ceviche, Red Coconut Curry and Braised Lamb Shank served with dates and black chickpeas.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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As a whole, the Vikings — winners of nine straight heading into this one — managed just 262 total yards on offense and three field goals.Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Jackson 5 single even manages to re-enter the top 10 on one of them, giving the group a proper Billboard smash yet again, with a track that was released decades ago.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Check Your Local Guidelines When in doubt, consult your local guidelines for proper waste disposal and recycling guidelines.Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Jan. 2025
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So, who better to consult for outfit inspiration than flight attendants?Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025
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The game stars a young Black woman called Hazel — a track runner capable of wielding strange, lacy magic which either heals the world around her or fends off enemies.Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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Danny Pintauro is healing after a scooter accident during the holidays left him hospitalized with a large scar on his abdomen.Angel Saunders, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Rappers Coi Leray and Trippie Redd are expecting a bundle of joy!Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, a budget isn't about depriving yourself of all joys but about aligning your spending with the things that genuinely matter to you.Tiffany Grant, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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In many areas, people consider euonymus to be deer candy.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
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At the same time, its candy colored set and ’80s game show kitsch prevent audiences from ever forgetting about the asininity of the setting.Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
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Then there’s Eilidh Muir, who handles our Irish whisky and some of our really old Scotches.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Publisher makes creating flyers and brochures a breeze, while Access handles your database needs like a pro.StackCommerce Team (Sponsored), PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
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Composed by manipulating the temperature applied to the element, the resulting shimmering colors and emerging shapes echo the encounters between inner experience and scientific phenomena at the heart of her work.Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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These campaigns sought to amplify societal divisions and manipulate voter sentiment in the lead-up to November's election.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Treat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treat. Accessed 13 Jan. 2025.
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