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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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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
Sarah Han, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
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This spot corrector treats stubborn post-acne marks thanks to its potent elixir of kojic acid, niacinamide, and tranexamic acid.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
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Banking Sector The Monetary Authority of Singapore is reviewing findings for the banking sector before taking any next steps, according to Alvin Tan, a minister of state who serves on the MAS’s board.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 4 Oct. 2024
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Make sure your business idea solves a specific problem or serves a gap in the market.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recognizing the scale of both the challenge and economic opportunity, in March 2022 governments adopted a historic resolution to develop an international treaty that addresses the full life cycle of plastic, including its production, design, and disposal.Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
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The new technique also addresses recycling challenges associated with PVC.Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Other goodies that belong in their gym bag include a bra and black leggings set from Nike.Laura Jackson, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Along with his idol, the guy’s got a lot of goodies!Nick Caruso, TVLine, 2 Oct. 2024
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Roadway also uses truck-scanning technology to ensure vehicles are in top condition before each job.Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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There is also a Prompt Builder, which uses natural language to define how the agent will interface with AI or the outputs from Salesforce’s Data Cloud.Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This post recaps all the moves made this week, and discusses the potential impact for all parties involved.Todd Boss, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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On today’s Hawgs Sports Network Daily Podcast, host Matt Jones discusses Arkansas football with Chip Souza, Razorbacks soccer with ESPN’s Marion Crowder, and Arkansas baseball with pitching coach Matt Hobbs.Chip Souza, arkansasonline.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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In her cookbook Cucina del Veneto, writer Ursula Ferrigno notes that sweets have an important place in the cuisine of the Veneto, the Northeastern region of Italy that lies between the Dolomites and the Adriatic Sea.Ursula Ferrigno, Saveur, 3 Oct. 2024
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And so that can include treats and desserts and sweets.Emily Nadal, Parents, 1 Oct. 2024
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Intended for larger spaces, the display-worthy device has a remote control that manages its diffusion intensity.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Here, Ronan manages to turn a familiar story into something like an epic of self-forgiveness.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Other interesting tidbits here are that The Book of Boba Fett was actually supposed to be an ongoing season until incredibly poor reception killed it.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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And Butterworth, along with his uncannily simpatico director Sam Mendes, does expert work on the evisceration front, doling out tidbits of decades-old family resentments until just the right moments for the cutting open.Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Treats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treats. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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