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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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3
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
Nick Lavars, New Atlas, 26 Apr. 2025
Antibiotics cannot treat this type of infection.4 4.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2025
Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
In early April, Meghan shared a post on her Instagram Stories, in which she and her daughter could be seen trying a sweet treat given to them by Prince Harry following a trip to the Ukraine.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Verb
This naturally-occurring nucleoside analogue has been used to treat inflammatory disease and cancer for hundreds of years, but runs into several barriers that severely limit its effectiveness when deployed to tackle tumors.
—Nick Lavars, New Atlas, 26 Apr. 2025
Antibiotics cannot treat this type of infection.4 4.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
The first-of-its kind footage could highlight how the closest living relatives to humans may partake in a boozy treat to strengthen bonds that’s similar to our social rites.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
In early April, Meghan shared a post on her Instagram Stories, in which she and her daughter could be seen trying a sweet treat given to them by Prince Harry following a trip to the Ukraine.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treat
Verb
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His father, who has also served significant time in prison, explained the emotional weight of watching his son endure a similar experience.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The country’s struggling economy is heavily reliant on trade, as the U.S. serves as its most important trading partner.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The two brands managed just 917,598 sales in 2024, versus 1,343,959 in 2019, according to S&P Global Mobility.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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In the one and only trial run, conducted in 1987, emergency squads managed to erect only a fraction of the necessary infrastructure.—
Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
The Dial,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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To reconsider the relationship of personality and psychopathology research, the study authors consulted survey responses from over 16,000 participants, as well as from their family and friends.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
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The court based its decision on agreement with the other two arguments: Metro’s failure to address feasible ways to mitigate the impacts of construction noise and to properly consult with a land conservancy that serves as a trustee to parkland over which the gondola would soar.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Sending healing energy to Alijah and hoping he’s fully restored soon!—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
25 Apr. 2025
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On May 2, the Venus-Neptune conjunction offers a chance to meet someone in a more honest, healing way.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Vietnam Veterans Parade was a human wave of joy and sadness and grief and release.—
Stan Godlewski,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
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Women are also acutely aware that their bank accounts are going to take a hit when their little bundle of joy arrives.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The shop sells about 75 different varieties of candy and confections, including truffles, bon bons, barks, bars, and clusters.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2025
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But action sans thought–recent examples include The 355 and A Working Man–amounts to disposable mayhem at best, like cottony candy that knocks your teeth out instead of just rotting them.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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If the highest and broadest tariffs are avoided, U.S. farmers will likely be able to handle the impacts with only modest discomfort.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The writers delivered a masterclass in how to handle the unforeseen death of a central character, then did a superb job navigating not only Dan’s heartbreak, but his conflicted feelings about moving on with Louise.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
24 Apr. 2025
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The book’s vivid digital art, collaged from her own photographs and manipulated in Photoshop, helped children connect with science and nature in new ways.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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While Henry initially tries to spin his behavior as a benevolent act of kindness, Barnes effectively makes the case that Henry was merely manipulated by a charming sociopath.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Treat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treat. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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