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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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2
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
Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 8 May 2025
The researchers did not explore whether there were more problems with male or female caregivers, although Moss said a number of participants felt they were treated differently based on the clinician’s gender.
—Linda Carroll, NBC news, 8 May 2025
Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Try rinsing and freezing your grapes for a sweet, slower-to-eat treat.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 5 May 2025
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Verb
According to Thomas, tranexamic acid is used topically for treating pigmentation and inflammatory redness.
—Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 8 May 2025
The researchers did not explore whether there were more problems with male or female caregivers, although Moss said a number of participants felt they were treated differently based on the clinician’s gender.
—Linda Carroll, NBC news, 8 May 2025
Noun
Guests can enjoy the fireworks lighting up the castle while savoring delicious treats.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Try rinsing and freezing your grapes for a sweet, slower-to-eat treat.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treat
Noun
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One unexpected joy of League Pass life is the arena feed, which shows us what’s on the jumbotron during timeouts (mascot skits, archival content, dance promotions and many other frivolities).—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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So think about joy as the experience and happiness as the idea.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The finish is long and sweet, with lingering tropical fruit and hard maple candy notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Kith Treats sells soft-serve ice cream and milkshakes that can be mixed with cereal or candy, a Build Your Own menu and some of the company’s global collections.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
15 May 2025
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The second book takes kids on a global culinary adventure, from slurping noodles in Japan to savoring tagines in Morocco and discovering the delight of gelato in Italy.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The dog's noisy breakthrough has become an unexpected source of joy not just for his family but also for tens of thousands of viewers, many of whom took to the comments to share their delight and humor.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Have Breakfast at a Market Start your day with a selection of sweets from Patisserie Bennis, a family-run bakery in the Habous neighborhood where locals buy sweet and savory treats by the kilo.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
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However, loading them up with lots of sweets might not be your idea of a happy holiday.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Unaware of his true story, my family celebrated Victory Day at home with flowers and a small feast every year until my grandfather passed away.—
Sasha Vasilyuk,
Time,
8 May 2025
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How ‘easy money’ from Uncle Sam made Miami a feast for PPP fraudsters Chapman was employed as a disaster relief specialist with the Small Business Administration from Sept. 28, 2020, through her resignation on March 18, 2021, according to court records.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2025
Noun
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The little boy picked sprinkles and M&Ms to top his soft-serve, choosing from a display of goodies under the counter.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
6 May 2025
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However, some fans eagerly visited SoFi and passed the merch truck in anticipation of the goodies inside.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Eating smaller meals and limiting consumption of fried foods, desserts, and high-fat meats such as steak can also be incredibly helpful for some people, added Moreno, as these foods can exacerbate negative gastrointestinal side effects.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
13 May 2025
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Along with her live and on-demand workouts, Austin offers a comprehensive healthy eating regimen and repertoire as a food enthusiast, providing free, fun, easy recipes on her blog that span every type of food and cuisine, from tacos and tofu to cocktails and desserts.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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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 22 May. 2025.
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