TREAT (OF) Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

treat (of)

verb

Definition of treat (of)

as in to concern

to have (something) as a subject matter his paper treats of the ethical dilemmas that doctors face every day in the emergency rooms of urban hospitals

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In turn, an interpretation may report that no concerning variant was found without making clear that the relevant gene was not fully examined.

— Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
Emirati prosecutors opened an investigation after a co-pilot stabbed his captain mid-flight, asserting jurisdiction over a crime that also concerns Saudi Arabia and Israel.

— Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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Carley Rojas Ávila is an independent journalist and editor covering travel, cuisine, and culture across Latin America and the Caribbean.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Policies are available to renters and businesses, but most are purchased by homeowners covering up to $250,000 for their property and $100,000 for belongings.

— MICHAEL PHILLIS, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026

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