1
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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2
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
Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Within the palace itself, the Michelin-recommended Tuğra Restaurant treats hotel guests and non-guests alike to one of Istanbul's most enchanting dining experiences.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
In fact, the entire experience treats you like royalty, with delicate china cups, a personal teapot and different courses of fresh fare made with local ingredients.
—Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Julius Caesar treats these issues directly.
—JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
And show how a real family treats one another.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
And show how a real family treats one another.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
The definitive Aaron Sorkin series shaped many TV viewers’ understanding of American politics and liberal ideology, and The Diplomat treats its casting coup with an enormous dollop of respect.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Asked whether being born into the industry but experiencing career setbacks gives him unique insight into how Bollywood treats talent, Deol offers a measured perspective.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Then from March 20 through June 7, 2026, the annual Duffy and Friends Play Days will return, complete with adorable treats, merchandise, shows, and more.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Gelatin and Pudding Gelatin and pudding are popular treats after oral surgery.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2025
That's why Season of the Witch gives us a different hero (a doctor played by Tom Atkins), a new villain (Dan O'Herlihy), and a wild plot involving costume masks that offer deadly tricks and no treats to those who wear them.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
Expect to pay $6 to $8 for ice cream cones, banana spilts and other frozen treats.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
To ensure enough treats are available for all the dogs, registration is requested.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
The new feature had free treats and activities for pets and their owners.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Pockets of cream cheese might be welcome in treats like cheesecake brownies or danishes, but that’s not the goal here.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
The biggest challenge for the authors to commercialize this into a product, however, is to solve whether this actually treats the disease-specific molecular features of common alopecias like male or female pattern alopecia.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Within the palace itself, the Michelin-recommended Tuğra Restaurant treats hotel guests and non-guests alike to one of Istanbul's most enchanting dining experiences.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
In fact, the entire experience treats you like royalty, with delicate china cups, a personal teapot and different courses of fresh fare made with local ingredients.
—Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Julius Caesar treats these issues directly.
—JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
And show how a real family treats one another.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
And show how a real family treats one another.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
The definitive Aaron Sorkin series shaped many TV viewers’ understanding of American politics and liberal ideology, and The Diplomat treats its casting coup with an enormous dollop of respect.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Asked whether being born into the industry but experiencing career setbacks gives him unique insight into how Bollywood treats talent, Deol offers a measured perspective.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
Younger customers have been gravitating toward chewy, sweet treats – sales of sour candy, for example, grew 7% year over year, according to the National Confectioners Association.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Then from March 20 through June 7, 2026, the annual Duffy and Friends Play Days will return, complete with adorable treats, merchandise, shows, and more.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Gelatin and Pudding Gelatin and pudding are popular treats after oral surgery.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2025
That's why Season of the Witch gives us a different hero (a doctor played by Tom Atkins), a new villain (Dan O'Herlihy), and a wild plot involving costume masks that offer deadly tricks and no treats to those who wear them.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
Expect to pay $6 to $8 for ice cream cones, banana spilts and other frozen treats.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
To ensure enough treats are available for all the dogs, registration is requested.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
The new feature had free treats and activities for pets and their owners.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Pockets of cream cheese might be welcome in treats like cheesecake brownies or danishes, but that’s not the goal here.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treats
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La Frontera Empact Suicide Prevention Center's crisis line serves Maricopa and Pinal counties 24/7 at 480-784-1500.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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If there is one star that serves to announce the arrival of fall as the leaves have begun to turn, unquestionably that title would have to go to the brightest star within an otherwise dim and obscure star pattern.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The approach also addresses RO’s brine disposal challenge while producing powers.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Through a blend of high-power performance, intelligent design, and terrain-adaptive engineering, the brand addresses core user frustrations while elevating the overall riding experience.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The organization also consults school district websites and letters sent to school districts and corresponds with librarians, authors and teachers.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Oct. 2025
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The organization also consults school district websites and letters sent to school districts and corresponds with librarians, authors and teachers.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That joy is part of your path, and that laughter heals.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
19 Oct. 2025
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Nature is almost like another character in the movie; there’s a spiritual side to nature that heals people.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Being so seen by you, so valued by you, and so deeply in love with you, has been one of the greatest joys of my life.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Ireland, who is mom to 2-year-old daughter Holland, said the past decade has brought many joys, but also unimaginable pain.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And also sign up for our free Survivor newsletter to have all the goodies sent right to your digital doorstep.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Chewy is the place to stock up on goodies for your pets.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Schweitzman and Sutherland will jointly oversee the division, which handles packaging, financing, production and sales for independent film, television and digital projects at the agency.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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TrustNordisk handles international sales.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Don't Look Now manipulates audiences' minds, mixing elements of the occult with the overwhelming need for hope into a plot twist audiences will find difficult to swallow.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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Instead of relying on pigments or coatings, LightRipple manipulates reflection and refraction at the microscopic level, producing a dynamic play of gold and shadow that shifts subtly as the case moves.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Treats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treats. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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