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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
Teplinsky says treating the whole person, not just her breast cancer is vital.
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Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Amora needs to find out what Sincere told Melanie about their Casa connection and warn Melanie, if possible, that Sincere was treating Casa Amor like a hall pass.
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Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
Accommodation Needs Can Look Like Performance Problems Another common mistake is treating an accommodation need as a performance issue before it is treated as an accommodation.
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Seth Turner,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Hosts are treating the tablescape as a love language and bringing back small rituals like candles, cloth napkins, good china on a random weeknight and a toast before the first bite.
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Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Teacher Pritul Patel said the school's culture embraces students' differences rather than treating them as obstacles.
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Alexa Liacko,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
However, treating these issues expediently, effectively, and with specialty care can help ensure that a child doesn’t experience ongoing pain or complications because of a childhood injury.
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Jp Shaffer,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Chevrolet is clearly treating this as a new outright record for a production car on the mountain.
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Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
There are still times when using hot or warm water is recommended, such as when doing laundry after someone has been sick or when treating certain stains, like waxy lipstick or drops of oil.
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Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Amora needs to find out what Sincere told Melanie about their Casa connection and warn Melanie, if possible, that Sincere was treating Casa Amor like a hall pass.
—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
Accommodation Needs Can Look Like Performance Problems Another common mistake is treating an accommodation need as a performance issue before it is treated as an accommodation.
—
Seth Turner,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Hosts are treating the tablescape as a love language and bringing back small rituals like candles, cloth napkins, good china on a random weeknight and a toast before the first bite.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Teacher Pritul Patel said the school's culture embraces students' differences rather than treating them as obstacles.
—
Alexa Liacko,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
However, treating these issues expediently, effectively, and with specialty care can help ensure that a child doesn’t experience ongoing pain or complications because of a childhood injury.
—
Jp Shaffer,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Chevrolet is clearly treating this as a new outright record for a production car on the mountain.
—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
There are still times when using hot or warm water is recommended, such as when doing laundry after someone has been sick or when treating certain stains, like waxy lipstick or drops of oil.
—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treating
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Two Latinos are running in this year’s election to replace Councilmember Curren Price, who is Black and retiring after serving the maximum three terms.
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That collection includes serving trays, platters, linens, vases, and wine goblets with pops of blues and yellows for a coastal vibe.
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Hyundai is addressing the issue by allowing drivers to bring their Tucsons into authorized dealers for free instrument panel cluster software updates.
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The historic housing bill, which took effect Wednesday, was written in hopes of addressing California’s housing crisis.
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Every top consulting firm publishes some version of an article identifying this.
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If the estate is insolvent or carries significant unsecured debt, consulting with an estate attorney or probate professional can help determine the proper order of creditor payments and ensure legal requirements are met.
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Within days of using it, my skin felt softer, looked more hydrated, and even began healing itself again.
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This vital initiative offers a sense of normalcy and healing through play, fostering teamwork, confidence, and essential life skills.
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The way Luke is handling the love triangle with Joy and Gen makes Nathan and Joe look like sage old men.
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
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Portugal’s biggest warning sign came in their final clash, with Colombia managing 24 shots on goal — their most recorded in a World Cup game.
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There’s less enthusiasm for FIFA’s role in managing the World Cup.
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After conferring, Robinson and the other justices returned the case to the lower court for further proceedings.
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The chemical is believed to work in a number of ways—jamming smell detectors so that mosquitoes cannot recognize a human or animal target, conferring a bitter taste that mosquitoes detect on their feet, or mimicking the smell of natural mosquito-repelling plants.
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Thirty minutes before the interview, general manager Joe Cronin informed Nori that Lillard, the star who will be returning to the team after missing last season rehabilitating his torn left Achilles, would be sitting in on the interview.
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The public is warming up to nuclear, too – after decades of staunch opposition, a 2024 survey commissioned by the Energy Department found that more than 70% of Filipinos trust nuclear power as a reliable source of electricity, and many support rehabilitating the BNPP.
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“Treating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treating. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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