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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
Investors have largely shrugged off bouts of geopolitical brinkmanship, treating recent episodes, including the standoff over Greenland, as noise rather than a lasting risk.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Teams benefit most from treating an athlete’s symptoms, not tying recovery to external factors.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
Applications include spot-spraying of weeds, application of nutrients to specific plant zones, and treating disease outbreaks with minimal chemical usage and zero overspray.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Of course, in that case, the federal government said those are states that have a history of discrimination, so the federal government was justified in treating them differently.
—Andrea Katz, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Citizens Energy Group, the public utility that supplies water to Central Indiana, is in charge of treating the water and shipping it northwest to Lebanon.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
Crews began treating highways with brine after midnight Saturday, with 1,800 workers on 12-hour shifts, Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Russell McMurry said.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
New research published in The New England Journal of Medicine last year showed that treating men for bacterial infection reduced the recurrence of bacterial vaginosis in women.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 9 Jan. 2026
However, over the course of the 32-second video, no one is seen treating Good's injuries.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Teams benefit most from treating an athlete’s symptoms, not tying recovery to external factors.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
Applications include spot-spraying of weeds, application of nutrients to specific plant zones, and treating disease outbreaks with minimal chemical usage and zero overspray.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Of course, in that case, the federal government said those are states that have a history of discrimination, so the federal government was justified in treating them differently.
—Andrea Katz, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Citizens Energy Group, the public utility that supplies water to Central Indiana, is in charge of treating the water and shipping it northwest to Lebanon.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
Crews began treating highways with brine after midnight Saturday, with 1,800 workers on 12-hour shifts, Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Russell McMurry said.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
New research published in The New England Journal of Medicine last year showed that treating men for bacterial infection reduced the recurrence of bacterial vaginosis in women.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 9 Jan. 2026
However, over the course of the 32-second video, no one is seen treating Good's injuries.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treating
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Brady was notably complimentary of Kubiak while serving as the Fox Sports analyst during the NFC Championship Game last Sunday between the Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams.—
MARK ANDERSON,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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Duggan, 38, was the Packers’ linebackers coach for a single season after serving as a defensive assistant to Hafley with Green Bay in 2024.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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Not long ago, California took a baby step toward addressing this rampant decay.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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These two behaviors suggest that dolphins are capable of addressing or labeling specific individuals.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Deadline understands that Dogan is consulting for the company, reporting to Head of Originals Jane Wiseman.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
2 Feb. 2026
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The top employers in the metro area are spread across a variety of industries—from healthcare (Mass General Brigham) and education (Harvard University) to defense (RTX Corporation), finance (Fidelity Investments), and consulting (Boston Consulting Group).—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Some of the more unique options include the Tok Sen massage, which blends Thai massage with vibration therapy, and the Golden Lotus Balancing Ritual that infuses herbal medicine and includes a wrap of healing herbs followed by a full-body massage using herbal cream.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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The charity, which offers healing outdoor experiences as a mental health support initiative, hosted a well-being walk near Curbar in Northern England on January 27.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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One case his office is handling involves a refugee who was pulled over in traffic and detained by ICE officers soon after leaving home.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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People handling or consuming the products could become seriously ill due to adulteration from pests, including rodents, birds and insects, the company said.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
29 Jan. 2026
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Experts recommend managing chronic stress with mindfulness, meditation and consistent physical activity to help lower cortisol levels and support healthier metabolic function and weight regulation, per Cleveland Clinic.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Peterson, who missed the last game due to an ankle sprain and is still managing cramping issues, played 20 minutes, with just three coming in the second half.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 Feb. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Mount Etna’s dark mass looms over Zash and the surrounding area, conferring special energy and fertile soil where olive groves, fruit trees, and more exotic cacti and banana trees vie for space.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Sitting with Cucinelli is like conferring with a living history book.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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Today, a new generation of NFL boldface names who have kept clear of personal scandals — think Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Travis Kelce, Lamar Jackson, Bo Nix, Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow, Christian McCaffrey and Jayden Daniels — has been a significant help in rehabilitating the NFL brand.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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Efforts like moving and rehabilitating Milwaukee's South Shore beach, which has been considered one of the worst beaches in the country, play a big role in improving access to the water.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Treating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treating. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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