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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
Identifying and treating latent TB has been lauded as a key strategy to prevent outbreaks among migrant communities and the native public for more than a generation by public health experts, according to a 2002 Cornell University study.
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Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
Tisch declined to discuss specific details of the ongoing investigation, citing the pending federal prosecution, but confirmed that authorities are treating the case as terrorism-related.
—Ashley Carnahan , Alexis McAdams , Cb Cotton, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Consumer Guardian Group’s work is shaped by that context, treating timeshare contracts not as abstract documents but as living obligations that affect retirement plans, family budgets, and long-term security.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
California can preserve reasonable standards without treating every home as a multi-year infrastructure project.
—Mike Garcia, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
The most common examples involve crucial drugs for treating blood cancers like chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), lymphoma, and myeloma.
—Alex Mejia Garcia, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Memorial and Broward Health doctors have had to turn away longtime patients and send children across county lines for follow-up care after treating them in the emergency department.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers should act now to require strong insurance minimums and clearly assign responsibility, treating autonomous vehicle crashes as standard motor vehicle claims handled through ordinary auto insurance — not complex product litigation.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Traditionally, in many cities, paramedics must wait until police had cleared the scene of any danger before treating patients, Mallon said.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
Tisch declined to discuss specific details of the ongoing investigation, citing the pending federal prosecution, but confirmed that authorities are treating the case as terrorism-related.
—Ashley Carnahan , Alexis McAdams , Cb Cotton, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Consumer Guardian Group’s work is shaped by that context, treating timeshare contracts not as abstract documents but as living obligations that affect retirement plans, family budgets, and long-term security.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
California can preserve reasonable standards without treating every home as a multi-year infrastructure project.
—Mike Garcia, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
The most common examples involve crucial drugs for treating blood cancers like chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), lymphoma, and myeloma.
—Alex Mejia Garcia, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Memorial and Broward Health doctors have had to turn away longtime patients and send children across county lines for follow-up care after treating them in the emergency department.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers should act now to require strong insurance minimums and clearly assign responsibility, treating autonomous vehicle crashes as standard motor vehicle claims handled through ordinary auto insurance — not complex product litigation.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Traditionally, in many cities, paramedics must wait until police had cleared the scene of any danger before treating patients, Mallon said.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treating
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Eligible organizations include nonprofits or other groups with a record of serving the community, particularly those that serve Solana Beach residents.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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On-site restaurant Wanu is intimate and cozy, serving a take on local Afro-fusion cuisine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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Thursday and Friday will be spent addressing bills that have been approved by both chambers but with differences in the language, Perez said.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Providing energy at the lowest possible cost and supporting financial assistance programs are most frequently cited as top priorities, while addressing climate goals ranks last.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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The consulting company never provided goods or services to any city department, the feds said.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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The caterer loved it, and wondered if David might consider consulting for them on a freelance basis.—
Rachel Hodin,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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As Toney said, LongevityRx’s specialty is pain management, in reversing disease and healing the body.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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New resources coming in and healing old issues are both possible, but wait until tomorrow or after to pour out your heart.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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So how are Israelis handling the Iranian onslaught, which erupted a short eight months after the previous round of hostilities concluded?—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Instead, doctors take a holistic approach that includes managing physical symptoms, working with social workers to address patients’ needs, and cognitive therapy.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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Global sales are handled by CAA Media Finance, with Dogwoof managing sales outside North America.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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In my view, by conferring this title on Summers, Harvard is signaling that powerful men can outlast gross misconduct with their honorifics intact.—
Yana van der Meulen Rodgers,
The Conversation,
27 Feb. 2026
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At City Hall, before taking council members’ public comments, the committee went into executive session, conferring privately while a large crowd waited for members to address the billion-dollar question in open session.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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When an older house has been lived in for a few years, the home could be in a condition that isn’t worth rehabilitating or its sellers might not want to deal with the housing market, instead opting to pass the site on to a developer, Vaughn said.—
Neal Franklin,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Adventure seekers can swim with rehabilitating sea turtles at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, go scuba diving, or take a short cruise to the Bahamas, while sports fans catch an international polo match and explore the 300-acre, cage-free Lion Country Safari.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Treating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treating. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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