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as in to serve
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 to manage
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 to consult
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 to heal
to give medical treatment to
a nurse treating a patient
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as in joy
a source of great satisfaction
spending a long weekend at a ski resort is a real treat
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as in to concern
to have (something) as a subject matter
his paper treats of the ethical dilemmas that doctors face every day in the emergency rooms of urban hospitals
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Recent Examples of treat
Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Mads Claus Rasmussen | Afp | Getty Images Skovronsky thinks that pills could eventually become the primary way that obesity is treated around the world, and that oral drugs could have a larger market share than injectables.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
For something sweet, Bae's Bakery has a selection of treats, served from a booth decked with disco balls.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
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While Mehta treated Hampton’s bloody nose and the physio assessed Greenwood, Bronze grabbed the physio tape and strapped her own leg.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Mads Claus Rasmussen | Afp | Getty Images Skovronsky thinks that pills could eventually become the primary way that obesity is treated around the world, and that oral drugs could have a larger market share than injectables.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
Butterfinger's new Marshmallow flavor blends its signature crunch with a coating inspired by classic sweet treats.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
For something sweet, Bae's Bakery has a selection of treats, served from a booth decked with disco balls.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
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Noun
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There was a spirit of abundance and joy, too; that can’t be remiss.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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The winning animal photos of the 2025 International Pet Photography Awards are a heartwarming, playful and artistic look at the animals that live among us, providing joy as pets.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mexican flags and candy adorned the Copley Plaza in front of The Old Globe on Saturday as a crowd joined dignitaries in celebrating the 215th Mexican Independence Day.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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While in Sevierville, stop by the Apple Barn Cider Mill & General Store, with two restaurants, a winery, cider house, creamery, bakery, candy factory, candle shop and a working orchard.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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That’s the way Fleur looks at Julian in real life too — adoring and feverishly in love, so when Fleur announces that the pair are getting married over dinner with friends, everyone responds with joy and delight.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Suddenly, and to the great delight of both Anna and her fellow AC, Ryan (John Early), there’s some real juicy drama in the Junction.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Try to save room for dessert and pop in the backyard to Koko Kakigori, a small shop serving shave ice and sweets, like mango and sticky rice donuts.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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On a recent Tuesday afternoon, the brothers, wearing matching cherry-red-and-lime-green eyeglasses, browsed the pick-and-mix bins at Kändi, a Swedish-style sweets shop in Los Angeles.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Racial issues are central to the novel, making Opal’s onstage self-assuredness a feast for her fans, lighter fluid to her haters.—
Lauren Morrow
September 9,
Literary Hub,
9 Sep. 2025
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Communal feasts in century-old homes, polished raw bars, and menus that balance nostalgia with creative ambition can all be found in Music City.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams shows off some Taco Bell goodies.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The first 40 shoppers get a swag bag with goodies.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The vanilla orchid brings another layer of sophistication that keeps this from feeling too dessert-like.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Publix is rolling out a fresh lineup of seasonal desserts that taste like autumn in every bite.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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And, celebrating his decades-long home in New York City, Shalhoub treasures Irish soda bread, among other distinctive delectables.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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That’s precisely how customers at Pepe by José Andrés, a Disney Springs grab-and-go featuring delectables from the humanitarian chef’s D.C. food truck, enjoy it.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Treat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treat. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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