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as in serves
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 addresses
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 consults
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 heals
to give medical treatment to
a nurse treating a patient
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as in joys
a source of great satisfaction
spending a long weekend at a ski resort is a real treat
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as in goodies
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury
for us sushi is a real treat since no restaurant around here makes it
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Recent Examples of treats
Michael Taylor, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Among them was a Whipple procedure, which is an operation that treats tumors and other conditions in the pancreas, small intestine and bile ducts, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
How a company treats its people can make all the difference in whether employees feel motivated, valued and happy with their work environment.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Rather than exoticizing Japanese customs for Western consumption, the film treats the rental family concept as a natural response to modern social isolation.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
Here and nowhere else, Holland treats Kafka’s oeuvre not as abstract fodder for pithy musing, but as texts which were published at a real point in history, that came from the mind of a person and not a divine conduit.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
So The Paper treats journalism as aspirational — Ned describes over-romanticizing as one of his main faults.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The detention touches on ongoing concerns about how the federal government treats green card holders, also known as lawful permanent residents, with decades‑old convictions.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
There’s little evidence that turmeric soap treats acne or dark spots, especially on sensitive skin.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025
Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
This holiday, which celebrates life, remembrance, and ancestral connection, is always accompanied by a festival-like atmospher, music and special treats such as sugary skulls.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Let your neighbors come pick berries, take the flowers to brighten spirits at a nearby nursing home, and make those surplus pecans into giftable treats.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
The fire department provides the treats.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Adding instant coffee to chocolate dessert recipes won’t make your treats taste like a mocha.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Four-legged guests are treated to water bowls, tasty treats and even doggy goody bags.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Typhoon Lagoon brings the fun ashore with live DJs, Disney character dance parties, and themed treats like the Waterparks Sand Pail Sundae, flatbread pizzas, and frozen Blue Coladas or Pink Palomas for the grown-ups.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
This exhibit recounts that history through artifacts, photographs, first-person accounts, family objects and even sweet treats.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Polestar 5’s interior is primarily designed for four people, but can carry five at a pinch, and treats them all to a four-zone climate control air conditioner, and the front seats have both heating and ventilation.
—Michael Taylor, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Among them was a Whipple procedure, which is an operation that treats tumors and other conditions in the pancreas, small intestine and bile ducts, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
How a company treats its people can make all the difference in whether employees feel motivated, valued and happy with their work environment.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Rather than exoticizing Japanese customs for Western consumption, the film treats the rental family concept as a natural response to modern social isolation.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
Here and nowhere else, Holland treats Kafka’s oeuvre not as abstract fodder for pithy musing, but as texts which were published at a real point in history, that came from the mind of a person and not a divine conduit.
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
So The Paper treats journalism as aspirational — Ned describes over-romanticizing as one of his main faults.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The detention touches on ongoing concerns about how the federal government treats green card holders, also known as lawful permanent residents, with decades‑old convictions.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
There’s little evidence that turmeric soap treats acne or dark spots, especially on sensitive skin.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
Costumed performers and children with baskets of treats paraded through the community, drawing cheers from families lining the sidewalks.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
This holiday, which celebrates life, remembrance, and ancestral connection, is always accompanied by a festival-like atmospher, music and special treats such as sugary skulls.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Let your neighbors come pick berries, take the flowers to brighten spirits at a nearby nursing home, and make those surplus pecans into giftable treats.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
The fire department provides the treats.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Adding instant coffee to chocolate dessert recipes won’t make your treats taste like a mocha.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Four-legged guests are treated to water bowls, tasty treats and even doggy goody bags.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Typhoon Lagoon brings the fun ashore with live DJs, Disney character dance parties, and themed treats like the Waterparks Sand Pail Sundae, flatbread pizzas, and frozen Blue Coladas or Pink Palomas for the grown-ups.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
This exhibit recounts that history through artifacts, photographs, first-person accounts, family objects and even sweet treats.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treats
Verb
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The First Friday House Band sets the tone while Café Modern serves cocktails, wine, and a special dining menu.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Shawn Boskie of Canyon Productions serves as executive producer.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Renner addresses this meta-casting in a new interview with Entertainment Weekly out of the Toronto International Film Festival, where the movie world premieres.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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Their new research addresses the long-standing dendrite problem in lithium-metal batteries.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The team consults the Urban Dictionary for meanings of less common terms and reviews an internal document of objectionable configurations.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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The team consults the Urban Dictionary for meanings of less common terms and reviews an internal document of objectionable configurations.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Libra Season paired with Mars in Scorpio is about teamwork that feels fated, partnerships that feel like destiny, and art that heals the collective.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
29 Aug. 2025
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October brings the 30th anniversary of the Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF Global Arts), with performances from international artists, including Solas, a Celtic ensemble, and Masankho Banda, who tells stories and heals through music and African dance.—
Shayla Martin,
AFAR Media,
28 Aug. 2025
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Two high schoolers discuss the challenges – and the joys – of growing up in a multiracial family.—
Steve Drummond,
NPR,
9 Sep. 2025
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The eclipse will spotlight Scopio's pleasures and joys, and allow their dreams and goals to be accomplished.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Perks Of Bark At The Park Attendees could visit a booth from the animal hospital chain Veterinary Emergency Group for free goodies like a first aid kit and hand sanitizer.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams shows off some Taco Bell goodies.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Canales likely doesn’t want to cause an issue, especially this early in the season, by mandating how the defensive play-caller handles his various rotations and depth chart.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Serafina handles supervision and discipline in the brothel, while Arcángela manages finances and connections with local officials.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But outside of the ring, Christy hides and represses her lesbianism and winds up marrying her trainer Jim Martin (Ben Foster), who manipulates and physically abuses her.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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After all, if an attacker hijacks the agent’s credentials or manipulates its input data, the agent could take harmful actions faster and more persistently than any human user.—
Michael DeCesare,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Treats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treats. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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