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as in handled
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 addressed
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 consulted
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 healed
to give medical treatment to
a nurse treating a patient
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as in prepared
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Recent Examples of treated
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
On Fridays patrons can enjoy light bites while a DJ plays a mix of Caribbean sounds; Saturdays they are treated to live music, and Sundays offer wellness with morning yoga, an afternoon drum class and evening jazz.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The game was not halted at any time while the man was being treated.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
These narco-terrorists have killed more Americans than Al-Qaeda, and they will be treated the same.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
Julian's mother was treated for her injuries, but the toddler could not be saved and was pronounced deceased.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Here’s what hemorrhoids are, what causes them and how they are typically treated in clinics and at home.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Breast cancer is no longer treated as a single disease.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2025
Women are treated with more respect and dignity.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Some materials and surfaces should not be treated with WD-40.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
On Fridays patrons can enjoy light bites while a DJ plays a mix of Caribbean sounds; Saturdays they are treated to live music, and Sundays offer wellness with morning yoga, an afternoon drum class and evening jazz.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The game was not halted at any time while the man was being treated.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
These narco-terrorists have killed more Americans than Al-Qaeda, and they will be treated the same.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
Julian's mother was treated for her injuries, but the toddler could not be saved and was pronounced deceased.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Here’s what hemorrhoids are, what causes them and how they are typically treated in clinics and at home.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Breast cancer is no longer treated as a single disease.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2025
Women are treated with more respect and dignity.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treated
Verb
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Hubbarth handled it pretty well, asking a couple of questions on the issues and producing a little news.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Caliendo handled the rest of the game, allowing no quarterback pressures on 32 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Due process requires a commitment to the reasons punishment is sought and thus allows those reasons to be addressed and countered.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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Summer Walker has addressed the infidelity accusations surrounding her ex-boyfriend Lil Meech.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The department consulted with the CHP, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office, the Marin County Fire Department, the Safe Routes to School Program and the Marin County Bicycle Coalition, Blunk said.—
Cameron Macdonald,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Pillich consulted with her legal mentors, a spiritual advisor and her husband, who also is Catholic.—
Haley BeMiller,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The good news is Jackson may be healed enough to return to the field, which would give the Ravens a huge chance at beating the Chicago Bears on Sunday.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Mpox-positive patients should isolate at home and avoid contact with others until the rash is healed.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But the singer is prepared to show fans that both sides of her sound can coexist, with a little help from Lady Gaga.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
22 Oct. 2025
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Duffy, however, added that the absences were isolated, and the agency is prepared to slow air traffic as needed to meet controller staffing levels.—
John Tufts,
Freep.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Alex Thomas has served as the Washington Correspondent for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette since November 2022.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Oct. 2025
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The clips allegedly showed Hanson urinating on food, spitting into containers, stomping on food items and rubbing them on his body before they were served to customers, per court documents and reporting by KCTV5, KMBC 9 and The Kansas City Star.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Five years on, and somehow, the American economy has not only avoided a contraction but has managed to grow—an outcome many investors thought impossible.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Now the wetlands, woods, wildflower meadows and river views, which are managed and protected by River Fields conservancy, are open for the public to enjoy from dawn to dusk.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The newspaper was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for public service in 1941 for its campaign, the first time that a major award was conferred for an environmental story.—
Robert Wyss,
The Conversation,
21 Oct. 2025
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The parties have conferred with Mishkin for months without reaching common ground.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Treated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treated. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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