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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
The Missouri Health Department also recommends treating clothes, boots and outdoors gear with permethrin per label instructions.
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Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Connecticut cannot practically expect statewide development while treating its capital as a secondary.
—Kenneth Okeke, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
There’s a difference between holding power accountable and treating Jewish lives as an abstraction.
—David Ingber, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
The findings, published in 2025 in Brain Stimulation, point to a fundamentally new way of treating one of the most stubborn psychiatric conditions, using a miniaturized implant that delivers brief bursts of stimulation only during key moments of exposure therapy.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
Diagnosing and treating allergic-march conditions can help kids lead active, healthy lives.
—Dr. Daniel Digiacomo, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
At the time, the clinic had two rooms, with one of them dedicated to childbirth and one to treating patients.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Lokudu and several of his colleagues work all day at the hospital treating an influx of patients.
—Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Products also would have to be reapplied frequently, and treating every potential surface in your yard would be impossible.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Connecticut cannot practically expect statewide development while treating its capital as a secondary.
—Kenneth Okeke, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
There’s a difference between holding power accountable and treating Jewish lives as an abstraction.
—David Ingber, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
The findings, published in 2025 in Brain Stimulation, point to a fundamentally new way of treating one of the most stubborn psychiatric conditions, using a miniaturized implant that delivers brief bursts of stimulation only during key moments of exposure therapy.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
Diagnosing and treating allergic-march conditions can help kids lead active, healthy lives.
—Dr. Daniel Digiacomo, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
At the time, the clinic had two rooms, with one of them dedicated to childbirth and one to treating patients.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
Lokudu and several of his colleagues work all day at the hospital treating an influx of patients.
—Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Products also would have to be reapplied frequently, and treating every potential surface in your yard would be impossible.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treating
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Open since 1961 and still family-owned, the Honolulu institution remains a favorite among locals and visitors alike, serving classic combinations of rice, macaroni salad and protein-rich entrees.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Bradley's killer, Eugene McCollom, pleaded guilty years ago and is serving a life sentence.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Ecology remained characteristic of her approach, but Carson now broadened her aims to encompass a mobilization of public opinion equal to the task of addressing the widespread harms of chemical pesticides in everyday life and agricultural ecosystems alike.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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When Licata and state-appointed board chair Pete Geren first assumed their roles in March, addressing grade-level performance in English and reading was a major priority.—
Samuel O’Neal
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
Verb
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AgriLife recommends consulting the FDA's website for information on products with an Emergency Use Authorization, as new approvals are being added regularly.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Because bankruptcy laws are complex, though, consulting a qualified attorney could make sense before pursuing this option.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Nearly two weeks later, his pain had resolved and his wound was healing well.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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Just days after the violence, dozens of residents came together at Fairfield Civic Center Park for a community healing circle focused on grief, support and unity.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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And whatever happens, BBC Studios will remain in the saddle, handling distribution, licensing, consumer products, digital, and immersive experiences.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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On July 31, a dispatcher from Alligator Alcatraz called the Collier County Sheriff’s Office for guidance on handling an employee with a traffic offense warrant.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The strategy is being driven by the conviction that the future of AI belongs to autonomous agents capable of executing complex, multi-step tasks — such as booking travel or managing calendars — rather than simply answering queries.—
Amedeo Goria,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Appearing on Fox News, Lankford said the nation’s top intelligence post requires a leader with deep experience managing sensitive national security matters and suggested Pulte’s background raises legitimate questions.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
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After conferring, Robinson and the other justices returned the case to the lower court for further proceedings.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
3 June 2026
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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.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Barry Manilow is recovering from lung cancer and rehabilitating his singing voice in hopes of returning to the stage to promote his first album of new songs in nearly 15 years, What a Time.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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The construction is part of Caltrans’ $280 million Yolo 80 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, which includes adding bus and carpool lanes, improving pedestrian crossings, upgrading guardrails and barriers, replacing overhead signs, installing fiber-optic cable and rehabilitating ramps.—
Velvet Wu
May 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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“Treating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treating. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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