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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
Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2026
At the same time, new developments will also make workers busier than ever, which may be a welcome sign for Huang, who treats work as essentially a way of life.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
But state law treats the largest city, Philadelphia, differently.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Narrated by the venerable David Attenborough in the BBC version and the incomparable Sigourney Weaver in the Discovery Channel edition, Planet Earth treats audiences with its high-tech, cutting-edge visuals that encompass both the grandeur and subtleties of Mother Earth.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
Beer gets a break because the state treats it as a malt, meaning it's not technically considered alcohol.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
The peace plan treats reform as a substitute for a political process in which Palestinians themselves have a say.
—Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2025
Sulala’s clinic treats these conditions daily.
—Tavleen Tarrant, NBC news, 28 Dec. 2025
Sulfasalazine is an anti-inflammatory medication that treats certain autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 10 Nov. 2025
Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
Hershey's holiday treats are in stores nationwide for a limited time this holiday season while supplies last.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
The election night party was for the freshman Miami Congresswoman of Florida’s Congressional District 27 — a district with the largest share of Hispanic residents anywhere in the state — who danced her way past the treats, onto the makeshift stage to declare victory for a second term.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The holidays are right around the corner and stores are starting to lay out a host of sales for dinner time staples like turkey, vegetables and other sweet treats.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
Food and beverages will be available for purchase, including carnival staples and seasonal treats.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Store the treats in an airtight container.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Tame Impala pulled a few tricks—and fan-favorite treats—out of the vault on Halloween night in Brooklyn.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2025
Halloween was light on the box office treats.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
One of the reasons wildlife is so plentiful around La Selva’s property—the lodge sits on 23 acres and runs its excursions on another 23 acres—is because of how La Selva treats the jungle.
—Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2026
At the same time, new developments will also make workers busier than ever, which may be a welcome sign for Huang, who treats work as essentially a way of life.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
But state law treats the largest city, Philadelphia, differently.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Narrated by the venerable David Attenborough in the BBC version and the incomparable Sigourney Weaver in the Discovery Channel edition, Planet Earth treats audiences with its high-tech, cutting-edge visuals that encompass both the grandeur and subtleties of Mother Earth.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
Beer gets a break because the state treats it as a malt, meaning it's not technically considered alcohol.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
The peace plan treats reform as a substitute for a political process in which Palestinians themselves have a say.
—Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2025
Sulala’s clinic treats these conditions daily.
—Tavleen Tarrant, NBC news, 28 Dec. 2025
Sulfasalazine is an anti-inflammatory medication that treats certain autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
These cookies are our take on the famous Levain Bakery treats from New York City.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
Hershey's holiday treats are in stores nationwide for a limited time this holiday season while supplies last.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
The election night party was for the freshman Miami Congresswoman of Florida’s Congressional District 27 — a district with the largest share of Hispanic residents anywhere in the state — who danced her way past the treats, onto the makeshift stage to declare victory for a second term.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The holidays are right around the corner and stores are starting to lay out a host of sales for dinner time staples like turkey, vegetables and other sweet treats.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
Food and beverages will be available for purchase, including carnival staples and seasonal treats.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Store the treats in an airtight container.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Tame Impala pulled a few tricks—and fan-favorite treats—out of the vault on Halloween night in Brooklyn.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2025
Halloween was light on the box office treats.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treats
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According to her bio on Cooley’s website, Hartnett serves as a trial and appellate advocate and has done work on a variety of issues including LGBTQ+ equality, civil rights and criminal justice.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Jan. 2026
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Skeeter, 36, serves as the Hornets’ player development coach and is also the primary person who works extremely closely with star guard LaMelo Ball.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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According to Taylor, the best mask is the one that addresses what your hair actually needs at that moment.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Safety through advanced technology Safety remains the primary concern for any personal aircraft, and Plaut addresses this through extreme hardware redundancy.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The decision was made without input from an advisory committee that typically consults on the vaccine schedule, said senior officials at HHS.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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This level of integration could be a significant boon to the department, said Brian Higgins, a lecturer at John Jay College of Criminal Justice who consults with public safety departments across the nation.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
4 Jan. 2026
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If trust feels shaky, start by keeping your own promises, since consistent action heals more than dramatic pledges.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2026
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There’s nothing there that heals him and his family from the harm and trauma that was inflicted on this child.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Both trains offer luxury journeys that encourage passengers to partake in the joys of slow travel.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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But one of the biggest joys for the couple is how FreshCo is evolving into a true family business.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Allocate several large storage containers to hold your festive goodies.—
Bridget Reed Morawski,
Architectural Digest,
7 Jan. 2026
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The supers from The Thunderbolts, the new Fantastic Four, Ant-Man, Captain America, and Shang-Chi are just some of the newer faces facing Doctor Doom alongside oldies but goodies like Chris Hemsworth’s Thor.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Eric handles the role of the older Simms, while Finn plays the character in flashback scenes — including a jarring opening sequence of him in action.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Kaufmann was first elected to the Iowa House in 2012 and previously served as the chair of the Ways and Means Committee, which handles tax policy.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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An onboard synthesizer manipulates a small set of core sounds to mimic everything from the roar of a jet plane to the flushing of a toilet through a little speaker in the Brick.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Jan. 2026
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Vecna psychically finds Hopper (David Harbour) and manipulates him to break the tank, cutting off the psychic link for her, Kali, and Max.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Treats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treats. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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