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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
Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
After being treated at a hospital, Gallegos was booked into the West Valley Detention Center and charged with felony arson, the police said.
—Melody Petersen
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
For the uninsured, being treated for certain conditions may be out of the question due to high costs.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Guests in T-shirts and sneakers are treated the same as the couple in fur coats.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Those sites were later eliminated as the cause, but DRMS dug up the burning remains of those coal mines, treated them, and reburied them.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
That’s led to a generation of kids being treated as Big Tech guinea pigs and falling student achievement scores.
—Abby McCloskey, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Becker is neutered, microchipped, fully vaccinated and has been treated for parasites.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Powell never treated it like some defining act.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
It is diagnosed with a blood test and can be treated with medication.
—Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
After being treated at a hospital, Gallegos was booked into the West Valley Detention Center and charged with felony arson, the police said.
—Melody Petersen
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
For the uninsured, being treated for certain conditions may be out of the question due to high costs.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Guests in T-shirts and sneakers are treated the same as the couple in fur coats.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Those sites were later eliminated as the cause, but DRMS dug up the burning remains of those coal mines, treated them, and reburied them.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
That’s led to a generation of kids being treated as Big Tech guinea pigs and falling student achievement scores.
—Abby McCloskey, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Becker is neutered, microchipped, fully vaccinated and has been treated for parasites.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Powell never treated it like some defining act.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treated
Adjective
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Jeremy Hansen, a Canadian astronaut on the mission, mentally prepared to don a spacesuit and figure out how to get the crew home.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Spread mixture into prepared baking dish and sprinkle with queso fresco.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The company conducting the implosion has previously handled several high-profile demolitions, including the historic Deauville Hotel, South Shore Hospital, and the remaining structure of the Surfside condominium building.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Theatrical bookings and marketing outreach will be handled by Tejinder Jouhal and Krushil Patel, while Tony Gill’s diversity PR and marketing agency Media House Global will lead the publicity campaign, with producer and publicist Dheeraj Agnihotri in an advisory role.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hill has never publicly addressed Brady’s posts.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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But these challenges are not unusual — and in many cases, they are routinely addressed through design, mitigation or negotiation.—
Charles Rilli,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The last time, Craft consulted with the council members before making the appointment.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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France has been critical, insisting that the war was launched without respecting international law and that Paris was never consulted about it.—
Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In a low-oxygen environment—similar to that of tadpoles’ usual aquatic habitat—mice tissue healed better than when it was exposed to more oxygen.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
9 Apr. 2026
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Reese’s remarks also struck a fissure in her relationship with ownership and the front office that, per a league source, never successfully healed.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Nearly half of Americans don’t realize processed meat is linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
2 Apr. 2026
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Key Takeaways Eating a low-carb breakfast can prevent post-breakfast blood sugar spikes, compared to breakfasts high in sugary and processed carbs.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Alfortish served more than two years in prison before returning, quite unreformed, to New Orleans.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The bite-size nuggets are topped with hot honey, Parmesan, and pickled peppers and served in a pool of creamy, salty stracciatella.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The scooter rider managed to evade police by making a U-turn, cops said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 34 seasons, the Rockies have managed only five playoff berths, never won a National League West title and appeared in one World Series in 2007, swept by the Boston Red Sox in a buzzkill end to the most magical run in baseball history.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Treated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treated. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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