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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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Transfer batter to prepared pan.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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That said, fewer and fewer people are prepared to speak out publicly due to safety concerns.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The incident management and incident response is primarily handled by the teens.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Most of the cases are expected to be handled by the Orange-Osceola State Attorney’s Office and the Office of Statewide Prosecution.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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City officials have not directly addressed the governor's claims but issued a statement saying Dallas remains committed to following the law.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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But where The Pitt centered Robby’s trauma and self-loathing and spun character interactions and relationships off of it all season long, Al-Hashimi was first a riddle to be solved, then a problem to be addressed.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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About 14% of homebuyers 18 to 26 have consulted a community or government down payment assistance program (DPAP).—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Sullivan said Hall of Fame quarterback and broadcaster Troy Aikman, who was involved in the hiring process for both Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley, may be in the team’s draft room next week but won’t be consulted for picks.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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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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The Hawks guard who also served as National Basketball Players Association president from 2021-2025, didn’t believe his actions warranted a technical foul.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Bertman’s judgment of me as a 13-year-old was typical of a maturity well beyond of his years and served him well his entire life.—
George Solomon,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Both institutions got their start much like Tunnel, when artists managed to nab inexpensive real estate decades ago.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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In an era where heads are quickly turned by enticing name, image and likeness and revenue-sharing deals, Georgia managed to retain the most talent of any starting lineup in the Southeastern Conference in 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Treated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treated. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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