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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
Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
Some of these experimental monoclonal antibodies were shipped overseas so that the American doctor could be treated with them while on his way to additional care.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Pickard says many of the conditions associated with Down syndrome can vary, explaining that some hearing conditions can be improved with tubes, vision issues can be treated with glasses and the survival rate for the most common heart defect is 97 percent.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Miami Beach Fire Rescue treated her and took her to Mount Sinai Medical Center to treat a contusion to the head and possible concussion.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
There have since been five Ebola cases reported in Uganda, including a Ugandan driver who transported the country’s first victim, a Ugandan healthcare worker who treated the first victim, and a Congolese woman who entered Uganda with symptoms.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The Midtown Farmers Market treated visitors to jazz this Saturday as A King’s Dream performed classics on bass guitar and saxophone, kicking off a month full of experiences including musical performances and more.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026
Both were taken to a local hospital to be treated.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Instead, it’s located inside a subway station and has just 10 seats, yet each seat is treated with the utmost attention to detail, Quinn explained.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 30 May 2026
Verb
Russian athletes are routinely asked to answer for the actions of their government, yet athletes from other countries are rarely subjected to the same scrutiny or treated as though they are personally aligned with war criminals or dictators.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
Some of these experimental monoclonal antibodies were shipped overseas so that the American doctor could be treated with them while on his way to additional care.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Pickard says many of the conditions associated with Down syndrome can vary, explaining that some hearing conditions can be improved with tubes, vision issues can be treated with glasses and the survival rate for the most common heart defect is 97 percent.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Miami Beach Fire Rescue treated her and took her to Mount Sinai Medical Center to treat a contusion to the head and possible concussion.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 6 June 2026
There have since been five Ebola cases reported in Uganda, including a Ugandan driver who transported the country’s first victim, a Ugandan healthcare worker who treated the first victim, and a Congolese woman who entered Uganda with symptoms.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The Midtown Farmers Market treated visitors to jazz this Saturday as A King’s Dream performed classics on bass guitar and saxophone, kicking off a month full of experiences including musical performances and more.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026
Both were taken to a local hospital to be treated.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Instead, it’s located inside a subway station and has just 10 seats, yet each seat is treated with the utmost attention to detail, Quinn explained.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treated
Adjective
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Things got bizarre leading up to the Division 2 final when Ganesha was prepared to only send backups to the game because its head coach and players were committed to traveling to Mississippi for a camp.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Modern consumers' expectations are changing too quickly, and those that aren't prepared to change will fall behind.—
Dr. Bin Tang,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Seydou Traore caught an impressive touchdown pass from Cam Miller, who was the third quarterback who handled all the snaps this week while Mark Gronowski, an undrafted rookie, watched the 11-on-11 periods.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Through a licensing partnership handled by IMG Licensing, Alex and Ani is turning characters, symbols and settings from Prythian into a line of collectible jewelry.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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But critics questioned if the arrangement fully addressed the core national security concerns that motivated the TikTok ban legislation in the first place because ByteDance was set to retain control of some of the US app’s operations.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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The complaint, seen by The Athletic, was accompanied by a letter addressed to California attorney general Rob Bonta.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Unemployment insurance experts consulted by The Post said Colorado’s notifications — or lack thereof — for overpayments are unusual and could be confusing for claimants.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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After that, my father consulted with our mailman, who went to his truck and returned with a large cannister of mace.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Who doesn’t want fractures to be healed?—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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In a follow-up video, Thompson showed an unfiltered look at her recovery, documenting how much her wounds had healed over the course of 15 days.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The sauce is extra cheesy, creamy, and flavorful from sharp cheddar, cubes of processed cheese, and a dash of cumin.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Food systems were shifting toward more processed and less nourishing patterns.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Food and drink Undeniably decadent, with Maldivian lobster plucked straight from the sea and served at every turn—even in the omelette at breakfast.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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While the menu leans into comfort food classics like burgers, hearty breakfasts, and milkshakes, don’t miss the diner’s signature tenderloin, hand-breaded and served on a brioche bun with garlic mayo.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Midwest Living,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Any improvements to the crappie house and boat slips would have to be managed by Plyler, Spicer said.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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But this divide cannot be managed if it’s not measured.—
Matt Rosenbaum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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“Treated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treated. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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