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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Roy can’t escape one difficult question, however, concerning his plans for what’s next after his contract’s up at the end of the season.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
And while early-onset Alzheimer’s is rare, that doesn’t mean women should ignore changes that genuinely concern them.

— Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 19 Aug. 2026

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During Sunday's game in Atlanta between the Dream and the Fever, at least three fans were asked by WNBA security personnel to cover shirts bearing messages about transgender women participating in women's sports.

— S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Fireplaces are stocked with fragrant piñon wood, making winter stays especially cozy, while silk covers conceal TVs and handmade Le Creuset dishware keep modern amenities from disrupting the mood.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

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