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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
Nick Lavars, New Atlas, 26 Apr. 2025
Antibiotics cannot treat this type of infection.4 4.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2025
Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
In early April, Meghan shared a post on her Instagram Stories, in which she and her daughter could be seen trying a sweet treat given to them by Prince Harry following a trip to the Ukraine.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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This naturally-occurring nucleoside analogue has been used to treat inflammatory disease and cancer for hundreds of years, but runs into several barriers that severely limit its effectiveness when deployed to tackle tumors.
—Nick Lavars, New Atlas, 26 Apr. 2025
Antibiotics cannot treat this type of infection.4 4.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
The first-of-its kind footage could highlight how the closest living relatives to humans may partake in a boozy treat to strengthen bonds that’s similar to our social rites.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
In early April, Meghan shared a post on her Instagram Stories, in which she and her daughter could be seen trying a sweet treat given to them by Prince Harry following a trip to the Ukraine.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treat
Noun
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The Vietnam Veterans Parade was a human wave of joy and sadness and grief and release.—
Stan Godlewski,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
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The event set the stage for a candid conversation about the real threats facing Black communities today—and why joy and resistance remain central to the path forward.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The shop sells about 75 different varieties of candy and confections, including truffles, bon bons, barks, bars, and clusters.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2025
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But action sans thought–recent examples include The 355 and A Working Man–amounts to disposable mayhem at best, like cottony candy that knocks your teeth out instead of just rotting them.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Soon after, the presenters of the best music honor briefly broke into song to the delight of the audience.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Levy, chairman of Spurs since 2001, expressed his delight.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Sinha, a Harvard graduate and a former consultant for McKinsey & Company, draped the men in marigold garlands and presented them with sweets.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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According to the company, a new business will be opening its doors and selling bubble tea, coffee, lemonade, and sweets.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This wasn’t always the case, however, and a new analysis from deep inside an ancient cave shows the birds may once have been plentiful — and used in ritualistic feasts.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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Growing them near each other can create a feast for caterpillars.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Stock Up on Supplies The final step for preparing your space for patio season is to stock up on all of your favorite warm-weather goodies.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2025
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The bakery worked fast to get a brand new picture, print it on fondant, and bake all the goodies to sell.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The wine list skews Italian and Californian, and spumoni and tiramisu lead the dessert menu.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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With dessert, try the restorative Greek mountain tea, handpicked from Mount Zas on Naxos in the Cyclades.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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In the kitchen, one found ham, an array of cheeses, savory puffs, crackers and other delectables.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
24 Dec. 2024
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There are also new acts to relish as well as new delectables to savor.—
Karen D'Souza,
The Mercury News,
13 July 2024
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“Treat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treat. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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