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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
Advances in biotech help keep America healthy by preventing, treating and curing disease.
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Sen. Todd Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The facility’s veterinarians continued treating and stabilizing her.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
After treating their complexions to these topicals, Park and Lee proceed to the toner step, using Walmart’s Mediheal Teatree Trouble Pads for the task at hand.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
Scientists are on the brink of even preventing some diseases — not just treating them — at the sperm, egg and early embryo stage, with technology called germline editing.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
Although Pancho Villa was considered by many Mexicans a hero of that revolution, my great-grandfather regarded him as a tyrant who forced Indigenous people into battle, treating them as little more than cannon fodder.
—jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Equally important is soil microbiology, treating soil as a living organism, rich with fungi, microbes, and nutrients that sustain everything above ground.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The investigation took a turn, however, after authorities spoke with the doctor most claims listed as the treating physician.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 28 Oct. 2025
Over the summer the FDA convened a panel on the safety of certain antidepressants in pregnancy that tried to cast doubt on this research, ignoring the real harms of not treating depression or anxiety for pregnant people themselves and for their fetuses.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
Sen. Todd Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The facility’s veterinarians continued treating and stabilizing her.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
After treating their complexions to these topicals, Park and Lee proceed to the toner step, using Walmart’s Mediheal Teatree Trouble Pads for the task at hand.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
Scientists are on the brink of even preventing some diseases — not just treating them — at the sperm, egg and early embryo stage, with technology called germline editing.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
Although Pancho Villa was considered by many Mexicans a hero of that revolution, my great-grandfather regarded him as a tyrant who forced Indigenous people into battle, treating them as little more than cannon fodder.
—jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Equally important is soil microbiology, treating soil as a living organism, rich with fungi, microbes, and nutrients that sustain everything above ground.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The investigation took a turn, however, after authorities spoke with the doctor most claims listed as the treating physician.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 28 Oct. 2025
Over the summer the FDA convened a panel on the safety of certain antidepressants in pregnancy that tried to cast doubt on this research, ignoring the real harms of not treating depression or anxiety for pregnant people themselves and for their fetuses.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treating
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Action as an Anchor Under the Minnesota Valley Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America, Green Crew puts teenagers in charge of conservation projects — from planting trees to monitoring water quality — with adults serving in advisory roles.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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Two of Africa’s longest-serving leaders secured extensions to their rule, cementing signs of democratic erosion on the continent.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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For adults, the focus should be on understanding the cause, addressing it and finding the right mix of medical, surgical and lifestyle strategies.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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New York City mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo this week addressing charges of Islamophobia in the campaign.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Oct. 2025
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The organization said Sami Hamdi, a political commentator and managing director of the consulting company The International Interest, was detained at the San Francisco International Airport.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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This younger cohort collects not just art, but a wide variety of high-end design and collectible items, including luxury handbags, jewelry, watches, sneakers, classic cars and spirits, according to the report authored by Clare McAndrew, founder of research and consulting firm Arts Economics.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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The company moved a factory to Hot Springs in 1944 when Spencer found out about the healing thermal baths.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
30 Oct. 2025
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Cope said that moment marked the start of her personal education and healing journey — one focused on understanding her identity and heritage.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to the announcement, salmonella can affect the animals eating the products and possibly humans handling the products.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Sapana Grossi, managing partner at the Shah Grossi Law Firm in Los Angeles, represents restaurants and chefs.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Others joined after a long path in permaculture, with deep experience growing food and managing soil and water.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Most people who acquire type 1 diabetes have at least one of two specific-risk-conferring gene variants, or alleles, in this region.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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The organization’s board considered reinstating her in May, according to a letter from board Chairman James Holton, who resigned in protest after conferring with an attorney.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, those on the front lines of rescuing and rehabilitating animals at care centers are concerned that the current furloughs and the possibility of job cuts could result in less support for struggling ocean creatures.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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Community members at the time cried and mourned as their hopes of rehabilitating and reopening the historic structure were reduced to ashes.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Treating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treating. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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