as in treated
to behave toward in a stated way
you need to be nice to your brother
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He was taken back to the road and treated by EMS.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
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Jon was so accommodating and treated me with respect.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
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This Eastern Market spot is known for its gyros sandwiches and Greek platters served with a variety meats and accompaniments.—
Susan Selasky,
Detroit Free Press,
26 Dec. 2024
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The second recipient was Timothy McCord, a 70-year-old Marine Corps veteran who served in Vietnam.—
Elizabeth Pritchett,
Fox News,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Was (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/was%20%28to%29. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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