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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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Recent Examples of treated
Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 20 June 2026
France 4-2 Croatia Soccer fans were treated to another final with the 900th World Cup match and, incredibly, the scoreline replicated the 1966 showpiece, with another 4-2 outcome, in another all-European final.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
Now unaccompanied kids are being treated like adults, despite laws and policies meant to give them extra consideration.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 20 June 2026
One firefighter suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026
Why be there and be treated that way?
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
My paternal grandmother treated me differently.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026
Once the traveler lands back in the United States, they're treated as a domestic passenger and do not have to go through customs like other international travelers.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
The two people aboard were treated for their injuries.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Verb
Following the shooting, Parias was taken to a hospital to be treated for a gunshot wound near his left elbow.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 20 June 2026
France 4-2 Croatia Soccer fans were treated to another final with the 900th World Cup match and, incredibly, the scoreline replicated the 1966 showpiece, with another 4-2 outcome, in another all-European final.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
Now unaccompanied kids are being treated like adults, despite laws and policies meant to give them extra consideration.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 20 June 2026
One firefighter suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026
Why be there and be treated that way?
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
My paternal grandmother treated me differently.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026
Once the traveler lands back in the United States, they're treated as a domestic passenger and do not have to go through customs like other international travelers.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
The two people aboard were treated for their injuries.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treated
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In a joint statement, leaders of France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom said the countries were prepared to lift sanctions on Iran in response to steps on its nuclear program after the United States and Iran reached a deal to end their war.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Keep track of fires and be prepared to leave.—
Don Sweeney,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Instead, those investigations are handled by an internal group of Air Force specialists tasked with collecting evidence, preserving it and interviewing witnesses.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Officials urge beach safety Breton said firefighters have conducted five rescues along the same mile-long stretch of coastline in the past month, a sharp increase from the six to eight ocean rescues typically handled there in an entire year.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Brad Glynn, the chairman of the downtown parking commission, said the commission appreciated hearing from all the speakers and that their feedback would be synthesized and distilled into core concerns that will be addressed at future commission meetings.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2026
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Several of the most contentious issues, including the long-term future of Iran's nuclear program, are expected to be addressed in subsequent talks.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Britain has consulted teachers, parents and young people on new restrictions, including a possible ban for under-16s, as well as curfews, app time limits and curbs on what the government has described as addictive design features.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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That means the people with the most direct relationship to the land are often the last to be consulted about what happens to it.—
Buket Altınçelep,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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The former Iowa standout said the wound from being released by the Valkyries hasn’t fully healed.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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While my physical wounds have healed, the trauma of that vicious attack stays with me.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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How to Incorporate Processed Meat Into a Healthy Diet Similar to driving or riding in a car, flying in a plane, or sipping a glass of wine with dinner a few times each week, eating processed meat is a calculated risk.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
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Mozambique will take a 15% stake in domestic mining ventures and push for minerals to be processed locally by prohibiting companies from exporting non-processed resources.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
5 June 2026
Verb
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In 2014, Smith served a nine-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct and substance abuse policies.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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Flaks previously served as vice chairman of the board, according to officials.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Morocco attempted five shots before Scotland managed its first, which did not come until the 44th minute.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
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Among those another shot back was Jon Rahm, who missed two good chances Friday morning but still managed a 68 without a bogey on his card.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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