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as in serving
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 addressing
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 consulting
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 healing
to give medical treatment to
a nurse treating a patient
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Recent Examples of treating
But unlike previous World Cups, many brands have begun centering campaigns around nonalcoholic beverages rather than treating them as niche alternatives.
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Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Shortly upon arriving in Iraq, Armonda had realized that the standard procedure for treating severe brain trauma wasn’t working.
—Martha Raddatz, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
The rage turned to violence again late Sunday, when young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients, demanding the bodies of their relatives.
—Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
Lastly, this approach to treating silk could allow for upcycling used textiles, which previously would have to be dissolved before processing, or simply discarded.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
In addition to treating the girl, her specialist doctors are also studying the tumor to better understand what caused it and tailor her treatment accordingly.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 18 May 2026
This kind of tracking helps shift the conversation from reactive care—treating one flare—to proactive care, aimed at reducing future ones.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 18 May 2026
Its treating its legends better than ever.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
But online, people are treating this like a real royal wedding.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Shortly upon arriving in Iraq, Armonda had realized that the standard procedure for treating severe brain trauma wasn’t working.
—Martha Raddatz, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026
The rage turned to violence again late Sunday, when young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients, demanding the bodies of their relatives.
—Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
Lastly, this approach to treating silk could allow for upcycling used textiles, which previously would have to be dissolved before processing, or simply discarded.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
In addition to treating the girl, her specialist doctors are also studying the tumor to better understand what caused it and tailor her treatment accordingly.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 18 May 2026
This kind of tracking helps shift the conversation from reactive care—treating one flare—to proactive care, aimed at reducing future ones.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 18 May 2026
Its treating its legends better than ever.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
But online, people are treating this like a real royal wedding.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treating
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Transfer to the refrigerator before serving to give it time to chill.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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After serving seven terms in the House, the maverick Massie was defeated in a May 19 race by Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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In 2005, addressing these health disparities became our sole focus and the Center for African American Health has been growing ever since.—
Deidre Johnson,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
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Lena's relationships with Chris and Kristina will be a focus, with Sonnier addressing the ways their presence impacts Lena.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 May 2026
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But a new report by AARP and the consulting firm ATI Advisory concludes that while the number of providers taking advantage of the new billing opportunities is slowly growing, overall participation remains vanishingly small.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The implication is that the consulting industry’s survival isn’t threatened by AI per se — it’s threatened by consulting firms that mistake access to AI for expertise itself.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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The design weaves the histories of Judge and Fells through the symbolic imagery of healing plants found along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers, where their fates intertwine.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Goddess Retreats runs a women-only villa retreat in Seminyak, Bali, that pairs yoga, spa treatments and healing ceremonies with shopping, café visits and cultural exploration.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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Higher-Level Human Work The real value of AI starts with efficiency by handling repetitive tasks, freeing workers to focus on more strategic, creative and judgment-driven activities, such as higher-quality decision-making and revenue generation.—
Ameya Kanitkar,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Ebola is transmitted via bodily fluids, so treating sick patients and handling the deceased should only be done by healthcare teams in protective suits.—
Tom Soufi Burridge,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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For Dos Santos, these challenges define the demands of managing LAFC.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Gameplay revolves around managing a beautiful island where time advances in real-time.—
Jason Bennett,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2026
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That, too, will include conferring with his family.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
17 May 2026
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Third base umpire Jordan Baker signaled out but after conferring with his crew ruled Lewis had used his right foot to leave Chourio no path to the base.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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The ability to generate a broad snapshot of biodiversity is critical for conservation, especially as Rwanda expands some of its national parks by rehabilitating previously agricultural land.—
Evelyne Musambi,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Fritz is 0-2 after returning from rehabilitating tendinitis in his knee.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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“Treating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treating. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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