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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
For many people, however, the side effects are mild and tolerable and the benefits of treating chronic anxiety are worth it, said Patrick Kelly, president of the Southern California Psychiatric Society.
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Kff Health News, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Texas last elected a Democratic senator in 1988, and the state is so firmly in the grip of MAGA legislators that its elementary-school curriculum permits treating Bible stories as historical fact.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Researchers hope that treating people earlier may boost the drugs’ effectiveness.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Rather than treating it as an afterthought, families can plan their expenditures.
—Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Congratulations on treating all envelopes with equal respect.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Instead of treating transfers as isolated actions, SoFi supports a more connected approach where recurring movement remains visible and manageable.
—Felysha Walker, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
By treating purity as a design parameter, engineers can now develop materials that thrive in the most punishing environments, such as hypersonic flight and extraterrestrial construction.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
This tea is often used long-term and may be more effective at treating high blood pressure and boosting the immune system.
—Pubsubhub User, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Kff Health News, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Texas last elected a Democratic senator in 1988, and the state is so firmly in the grip of MAGA legislators that its elementary-school curriculum permits treating Bible stories as historical fact.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Researchers hope that treating people earlier may boost the drugs’ effectiveness.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Rather than treating it as an afterthought, families can plan their expenditures.
—Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Congratulations on treating all envelopes with equal respect.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Instead of treating transfers as isolated actions, SoFi supports a more connected approach where recurring movement remains visible and manageable.
—Felysha Walker, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
By treating purity as a design parameter, engineers can now develop materials that thrive in the most punishing environments, such as hypersonic flight and extraterrestrial construction.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
This tea is often used long-term and may be more effective at treating high blood pressure and boosting the immune system.
—Pubsubhub User, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treating
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The series currently under development will stage a competition to find a new member of the show's elite squad of ballroom aces, with current pro Mark Ballas and his mother, English ballroom legend Shirley Ballas, serving as judges.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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The brainchild of Thomaston’s Jay Fredlund, the playscapes that were no longer viable for area municipalities were carefully disassembled, packed into 40-foot sea containers and shipped to missions in Guatemala where they were reassembled by service teams serving ministries.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
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In a statement addressing the incident on Monday, Davidson reiterated that his verbal tics and uncontrollable swearing, which are symptoms of Tourette's, are involuntary.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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The legislation, however, does not yet create a clear regime specifically addressing performers’ likenesses, biometric data or voice cloning.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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Under these new partnerships, which OpenAI has deemed Frontier Alliances, each consulting firm is investing in dedicated practice groups and building teams certified on OpenAI technology.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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After consulting with his agent, Todd Diamond, Barkov decided on Joe DiMaggio’s.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Fiery Mars leaps into a supportive sextile to healing Chiron, encouraging us to make the first move in mending strained bonds of any type.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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How Florida’s Statute of Limitations Shapes a Claim Most people focus on healing first.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Restaurant workers handling dead roaches and not noticing enough rodent poop to fill a human toilet lowlight this week’s Sick and Shut Down List of South Florida restaurants failing inspection.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Businesses handling sensitive data demand stable and predictable outputs.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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Local departments of social services were also cited for weaknesses in managing bank accounts, following procurement rules, monitoring contracts and ensuring lawful disbursements.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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Other lifestyle habits like staying active, getting enough sleep, and managing stress may lower your risk of disease, too.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
22 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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The days of getting paid a first-round pick to take on Sean Monahan’s contract, rehabilitating his value, and then selling him off for an additional first-round pick (and a conditional mid-rounder to boot) are largely a thing of the past.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The largest amount of money in Proposition A — roughly $129 million — will go toward rehabilitating neighborhood streets.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Treating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treating. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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