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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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3
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
Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
In the next scene, Ed treats his first fan—his sometime girlfriend Adeline Watkins—to the spectacle of a dead, nude woman, eviscerated and strung up like a carcass in a slaughterhouse.
—Judy Berman, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
Cosmedica also treats women for hairline lowering.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The model essentially treats every pixel in a video as equal in importance.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
But not everyone sees it and treats it as art.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2025
Lisa especially treats her mother’s presence like an inconvenience, a problem to fix, and Eleanor starts looking elsewhere for companionship.
—Lindsey Bahr, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Their work never treats girls as objects but instead approaches them with respect, often co-created or shaped by the teenagers personal boundaries and agency.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
Openness, the discipline that treats younger cohorts as contributors rather than risks, correlates with faster tool adoption, clearer feedback, and lower turnover.
—Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
Hershey’s Chocolate World also adds a layer of fall fun with trick-or-treating throughout the world’s largest candy store, character meet-and-greets, and new treats to try.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Inflation and new tariffs are pushing prices up further in 2025, with veterinary fees increasing by 11 percent, pet cleaning supplies by 183 percent, grooming supplies by 20 percent, and treats and chews by 85 percent.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
From candy corn to chocolate bars to sour candy, shoppers are gearing up for spooky season with plenty of sweet treats.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
From universally flattering makeup picks and designer fragrances to skincare staples, multi-use hair tools and indulgent self-care treats, these crowd-pleasing gifts are a great choice for any beauty lover.
—Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
With a variety of molds, tools, and colors, kids can dream up endless cake creations—from layered confections to bite-sized treats.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Your animal friends will get tasty pumpkin treats and seasonal enrichment as jack o' lanterns become reefs for the underwater creatures.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025
Gracie joined Scott and Penelope on a night out in Las Vegas in September 2021, where the two girls were pictured sharing treats at the Sugar Factory.
—Julia Meehan, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
The statutory language in Colorado’s conversion therapy law treats sexuality and gender identity as equally protected, parallel characteristics.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
In the next scene, Ed treats his first fan—his sometime girlfriend Adeline Watkins—to the spectacle of a dead, nude woman, eviscerated and strung up like a carcass in a slaughterhouse.
—Judy Berman, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
Cosmedica also treats women for hairline lowering.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The model essentially treats every pixel in a video as equal in importance.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
But not everyone sees it and treats it as art.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2025
Lisa especially treats her mother’s presence like an inconvenience, a problem to fix, and Eleanor starts looking elsewhere for companionship.
—Lindsey Bahr, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Their work never treats girls as objects but instead approaches them with respect, often co-created or shaped by the teenagers personal boundaries and agency.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
Openness, the discipline that treats younger cohorts as contributors rather than risks, correlates with faster tool adoption, clearer feedback, and lower turnover.
—Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
These sweet treats, stuffed with homegrown fruit fillings, typically sell out by the afternoon.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
Hershey’s Chocolate World also adds a layer of fall fun with trick-or-treating throughout the world’s largest candy store, character meet-and-greets, and new treats to try.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Inflation and new tariffs are pushing prices up further in 2025, with veterinary fees increasing by 11 percent, pet cleaning supplies by 183 percent, grooming supplies by 20 percent, and treats and chews by 85 percent.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
From candy corn to chocolate bars to sour candy, shoppers are gearing up for spooky season with plenty of sweet treats.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
From universally flattering makeup picks and designer fragrances to skincare staples, multi-use hair tools and indulgent self-care treats, these crowd-pleasing gifts are a great choice for any beauty lover.
—Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
With a variety of molds, tools, and colors, kids can dream up endless cake creations—from layered confections to bite-sized treats.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Your animal friends will get tasty pumpkin treats and seasonal enrichment as jack o' lanterns become reefs for the underwater creatures.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025
Gracie joined Scott and Penelope on a night out in Las Vegas in September 2021, where the two girls were pictured sharing treats at the Sugar Factory.
—Julia Meehan, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treats
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Regis University, which serves about 2,700 students, was able to confirm to Fortune that Erika Kirk was a student there from fall 2007 through the end of fall 2009, and Lindsey Halligan did graduate from the school in 2011, but offered no further comment.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Another serves as the political director for a union and voted on the county's contract with that union.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The kirigami parachute largely addresses these concerns.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Season 10 premiere of RHOP addresses Karen Huger’s absence following her DUI conviction.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Elevate, which consults widely across pro and college sports, said the vehicle was fully funded by private equity firm Velocity Capital Management and the Texas Permanent School Fund (TPSF), a special-purpose government corporation that oversees a nearly $60 billion public school endowment.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The logic puzzles seemed tailor-made for someone like Morgan, a high-IQ intellectual who consults with the police and notices things others miss.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The 2025 season could be the same, unless Browning can step up and completely lead while Burrow heals.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The glue is also biodegradable, meaning the body absorbs it as the bone heals, so no second surgery is needed to remove implants.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But overall, the dachshund’s antics struck a chord with the community, highlighting the challenges and joys of raising a puppy.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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For Sandra Choi, spending time in the garden at her Somerset, England, home is one of her greatest joys.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the meantime, accept favors, goodies and offers of help from others.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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Play on the haunted playground, and grab goodies from the Trick or Treat Zone.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Todd was previously a judge in the Davidson County General Sessions Court, which handles low-level cases and preliminary hearings in felony cases.—
Evan Mealins,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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Of all the intriguing storylines following the Knicks throughout training camp, none may be as interesting as how the organization handles the last roster spot.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Complicating matters is the insidious Host character (voiced by Len Cunningham’s father, Liam Cunningham), who manipulates the players’ reality.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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All of this is possible because hackers use a tactic called SEO poisoning, which manipulates Google's search results so their fake websites appear near the top.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Treats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treats. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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