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as in to serve
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 to manage
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 to consult
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 to heal
to give medical treatment to
a nurse treating a patient
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as in joy
a source of great satisfaction
spending a long weekend at a ski resort is a real treat
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Recent Examples of treat
Sean Neumann, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Stopping smoking and reducing alcohol consumption can substantially reduce risk, as can receiving counsel on weight loss to treat obesity.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Dunkin' Donuts Dunkin' Donuts is known for its sweet treats and coffee.
—Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Ld, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Olanzapine is a drug used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Stopping smoking and reducing alcohol consumption can substantially reduce risk, as can receiving counsel on weight loss to treat obesity.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
That’s why Dairy Queen, Rita’s and more are rolling out their annual free treats and promotions to mark the change in seasons.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Dunkin' Donuts Dunkin' Donuts is known for its sweet treats and coffee.
—Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Ld, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treat
Verb
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The venture sits within Ketchup and will produce and acquire premium series, with Ketchup also serving as the U.S. distributor.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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There have been no such concerns reported about Gadot, who has been very vocally pro-Israel and who served in the IDF.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The dispatchers managed to keep the caller and her brother calm while directing firefighters to a streetcorner that had easy access to the wooded area for one fire company to walk in through.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Gast said even with the new methodology, the Carnegie designations only manage to capture the scope of research at about half of the country’s universities.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For more intense challenges, such as a marathon, McGregor encourages people to consult with professionals or a coach who can monitor your progress and condition along the way.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Our research used network analysis to map the informal structure of NPD teams - who talks to whom, who shares information, who gets consulted when decisions are made.—
HEC Paris Insights,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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At his former school, officials said extra counselors would be available to offer one-on-one counseling, spiritual guidance, prayer space, grief workshops and other healing exercises.—
Harry Harris,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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The bariatric surgery diet gradually introduces new foods and textures as the digestive system heals, supporting weight loss and reducing the risk of postoperative complications.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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During a press conference moderated by Variety, Pascal noted that his scenes with Luna were a joy to play after being separated for much of season 1.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The world would bloom with new energy, novel ideas, and joy.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Not sure who the porcine pop star is? Percy Pig is one of the United Kingdom’s most popular candies, a berry and grape flavored gummy that reportedly sells more than 20 million bags a year in the UK — about 38 bags a minute, according to All Recipes.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2025
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Factors like living alone, having dentures, difficulty swallowing, and certain foods (like bananas, marshmallows, or gelatinous candies) can increase the risk of choking.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The policy lays out a process for handling complaints, allows district administrators to implement the policy and directs questions about it to the superintendent.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Mar. 2025
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Just be sure your child is old enough to handle those unexpected carrot pieces—choking hazards will never be funny! 15.—
Kimberly Stoney,
Parents,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Some billions of years later, some of that multicellular life figured out how to be reasonably smart and start using tools to manipulate and control its environment.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 Mar. 2025
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Cybercriminals can trick authentication systems, approve fraudulent transactions or even manipulate corporate communications.—
Khurram Akhtar,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Treat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treat. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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