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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
Stephen Swanson, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The offerings include Eli Lilly’s Zepbound starting at $299 a month and Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill for as little as $149 a month; AstraZeneca’s inhaler Bevespi for $51; and Pfizer’s Xeljanz, used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions, for $1,518,30.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
The beefy treats can be found in joints from West Palm Beach down to the eastern end of Alligator Alley.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Two Minneapolis firefighters are being treated for minor burns suffered while battling a blaze Thursday morning at a three-story residential building.
—Stephen Swanson, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The offerings include Eli Lilly’s Zepbound starting at $299 a month and Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill for as little as $149 a month; AstraZeneca’s inhaler Bevespi for $51; and Pfizer’s Xeljanz, used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions, for $1,518,30.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
Pistachios Pistachios are a quick and satisfying treat perfect for on-the-go snacking.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
The beefy treats can be found in joints from West Palm Beach down to the eastern end of Alligator Alley.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treat
Verb
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Fred Beam and Julian Ortiz will serve as American Sign Language interpreters.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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The 35-member cabinet is chaired by Prime Minister Shae'a al-Zandani, who also serves as foreign minister.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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So now, a team that has defeated conference leaders such as Oklahoma City, Denver, Detroit and New York, also has managed to fall to the lottery likes of Utah, Indiana and Sacramento, with the 15-40 Pelicans up next.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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Interestingly, and likely due to the fact that all six episodes were released at once, Steal even managed to make Luminate’s Top 50 list just based on its first two days of viewing.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, despite Forrest Gump’s insight about the unknowns inside every box of chocolates, some 43% of Americans do consult the guide that comes with most boxes before selecting a treat.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Every player had chosen a new note, no one had consulted, and yet the sound was ringingly coherent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Lighter damage often heals easily on its own, but deeper burns destroy both surface and deeper tissues.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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Thank you for being a safe and healing space when it was needed.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While the 27-year-old skater was brought to tears after seeing her final time, Paul was in the stands doing the same, surrounded by her family, who also couldn’t help but cry tears of joy.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Breezy Johnson, who won gold in the women's downhill alpine skiing event on Sunday, made the mistake of jumping for joy while celebrating her big achievement.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Although agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) limit the amount of arsenic in public and bottled drinking water to 10 ppb, the FDA has no regulations that specify a safe level of arsenic for most foods, including candy.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
9 Feb. 2026
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Gingerbread houses can be held together with only icing and candy thanks to the molasses-laden cookie dough enriched with warm spices.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Chief Deputy Chris Ketteman, who ranks just below the sheriff, decides whether each complaint warrants an internal affairs investigation or can be handled by a supervisor.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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But Morgan, Dave Canales and Brandt Tilis have a history of locking up homegrown players who handle their business on and off the field.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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His belief that a conspiratorial coterie of people is manipulating American policy.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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Certain brands of that vintage can be manipulated in ways that later models can’t.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Treat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treat. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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