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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
Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Officers found the injured man in the backyard and provided first aid until paramedics arrived and transported him to a hospital to be treated.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Ralph quickly forgot about the treat, wandered off, and picked up a piece of lint off the floor.
—Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
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When government deprioritizes enforcement and treats public safety as negotiable, the results eventually reach ordinary people in devastating ways.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Officers found the injured man in the backyard and provided first aid until paramedics arrived and transported him to a hospital to be treated.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
Each restaurant will serve 118 versions of their sandwich in honor of the restaurant’s run, while See’s Candy will be handing out 59 treats each day for a total of 118 treats over the weekend.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Ralph quickly forgot about the treat, wandered off, and picked up a piece of lint off the floor.
—Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treat
Noun
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My ila facial was pure joy—no painful extraction or aggravating scrubs here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Look for ways to add joy to your life, whether that looks like taking more breaks or weaving artistry into your to-do list.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The state of Florida is also zeroing in on food safety and has so far released reports this year about toxins found in baby formula, candy and bread, although some experts have concerns about the testing process.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Highlights include candy, prizes, bounce house, bunny photos, crafts and a magic show.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In particular, cast member Heidi Gardner at one point laughed so hard that the sketch ground to a halt for about 20 seconds, as the audience cheered with delight.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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However, this is the second Kickstarter from ViewDock – its first running last year and successfully delivered to the apparent delight of backers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, D-Encino, has made headlines in the past few years for authoring bills that have cracked down on sweets with synthetic dyes like Skittles and instituted a timeline for getting healthier food in public schools.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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That indulgence can be sweets, alcohol, meat or other foods and drinks.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For one, gathering with the Sinulog Festival crowd in the vibrance of Cebu’s most popular feast is an experience like no other.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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But what is for certain is that this dish would make a great centerpiece to a big spring feast.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
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The desserts are equally as intriguing, like a kombu ice cream with sweet salsa macha and a flan-like jericalla custard with mole ganache and cardamom buñuelos.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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Experiment with less sugar and more natural sweeteners such as silan (date syrup), honey and fresh fruit platters for dessert.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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All those delectables can be enjoy in BlueHouse’s open social areas, which include high-speed Wi-Fi and outlets at basically every seat.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
11 Dec. 2025
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In fact, Bath and Body Works joined forces with Milk Bar to launch four new fragrances inspired by the confectioner’s delectables — Cinnamon Pretzel Cookie, Raspberry Holiday Pie Bar, Peppermint Bark Truffle and Cereal Milk Soft Serve — back in October.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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A little bit of that football mindset in the sense of you just got to go 1-0 that day.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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Hours and hours of rolling green hills and rice paddies passed by the windows, the pale pools amid the shoots flashing bits of sky.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Treat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treat. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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