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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 will likely have questions about the upcoming Alzheimer's psychosis trials – called the ADEPT program – for Bristol Myers Squibb's Cobenfy, a prescription medication approved in late 2024 for treating adults with schizophrenia.
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Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 9 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
Medical sociologists like me study these forces by treating society itself as our laboratory.
—Jennifer Singh, The Conversation, 8 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
The others are lagging behind, still treating global cinema as supplemental rather than central.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
Sure, menopausal hormone therapy is effective for treating hot flashes and vaginal dryness, and some women with troublesome menopausal symptoms may decide that the risks are worth it.
—Patricia Bencivenga, STAT, 8 Jan. 2026
To create the heirloom-worthy pieces, the brand works with local artisans who take immense care in treating the fibers by hand.
—Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
This means treating only the source of nesting sites, at all entry points, and along travel routes used by pests as opposed to covering entire lawns and interiors with products.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 9 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
Medical sociologists like me study these forces by treating society itself as our laboratory.
—Jennifer Singh, The Conversation, 8 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
The others are lagging behind, still treating global cinema as supplemental rather than central.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
Sure, menopausal hormone therapy is effective for treating hot flashes and vaginal dryness, and some women with troublesome menopausal symptoms may decide that the risks are worth it.
—Patricia Bencivenga, STAT, 8 Jan. 2026
To create the heirloom-worthy pieces, the brand works with local artisans who take immense care in treating the fibers by hand.
—Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
This means treating only the source of nesting sites, at all entry points, and along travel routes used by pests as opposed to covering entire lawns and interiors with products.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treating
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Beere began serving as the interim chief in November, following Chief Floyd Mitchell’s abrupt resignation weeks earlier.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Return serving dishes and barware to cabinets and shelves.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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On top of that, Petek wrote that over the last four years the governor and Legislature had plugged $125 billion in budget holes largely without addressing the structural differences between spending and revenue which have led budget deficits to grow over time.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Focusing on a single shelf, one drawer, or even just your workout leggings feels a lot simpler than addressing the entire closet.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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To isolate victims, scammers create a false sense of urgency, preventing them from consulting trusted family members or financial advisors.—
Marin Independent Journal,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Calvo said the city’s contract with consulting firm NCGA LLC raises potential conflict-of-interest concerns.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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The post came as Princess Kate shared a personal video on Instagram about healing through nature on her special day.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Coming together with others was healing for Angela, after seeing the video of an ICE officer fatally shooting a woman in Minneapolis.—
Andrea Nakano,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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With 40 grind settings and a 300 gram bean hopper, this electric grinder is capable of handling grinding for larger batches.—
Jack Byram,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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Her mother accompanied her to appointments, managing logistics and providing emotional support.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Tina Olson, a managing attorney with the Juvenile Lifer Unit in the State Appellate Defender Office, says the decision doesn't minimize the crimes committed – or the victims impacted – but instead ensures defendants are given fair punishments.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 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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Grant Williams has played in the last two games, making his season debut after spending the past 14 months rehabilitating a torn right ACL.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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That included $100 million for new disease-resistant trees, grove management, therapeutic tools and rehabilitating existing trees.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Treating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treating. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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