was (to)

verb

Definition of was (to)next
past tense of be (to)
as in treated
to behave toward in a stated way you need to be nice to your brother

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for was (to)
  1. treated
  2. served
  3. handled
Verb
  • In an email sent to hospital technology officials, McCrary wrote that Konza would provide CPSC with records when a patient is treated in the ER for any of more than 10,000 conditions.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
  • The leftover brine is treated with the bipolar membrane electrodialysis (BPMED) process that uses electricity and specialized membranes to split the ultra-salty solution into acidic and alkaline streams.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
Definition of treated
Verb
  • Strantz, according to his LinkedIn account, is a sports business attorney who has served as the Rockets’ senior team counsel since July 2024.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Arriola served as acting sheriff when King was initially charged and placed himself on administrative leave last August.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Definition of served
Verb
  • Tyler Mahle pitched six-plus scoreless innings, and the bullpen handled the rest.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • Headline figures such as tasks completed, queries handled or hours saved can look impressive while concealing errors, rework, poor customer outcomes and escalating operating expenses.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of handled
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“Was (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/was%20%28to%29. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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