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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
Nicole Pomarico, People.com, 20 May 2025
The visitor from Cape Coral was treated for minor injuries.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 20 May 2025
The hotel also hosts a monthly series, bringing in treats from bakeries around the country—our timing coincided with baked goods from NYC's Breads Bakery, including the famous babka.
—Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2025
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Verb
While finishing her six months behind bars, Letourneau began taking the drug Depakote to treat her bipolar disorder.
—Nicole Pomarico, People.com, 20 May 2025
The visitor from Cape Coral was treated for minor injuries.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Noun
Each is ready to fill with feed, seeds, produce, or treats.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 20 May 2025
The hotel also hosts a monthly series, bringing in treats from bakeries around the country—our timing coincided with baked goods from NYC's Breads Bakery, including the famous babka.
—Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treat
Verb
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Meanwhile, a close friend—formerly —serves as the operating partner, managing the day-to-day logistics.—
Kristen Philipkoski,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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This requirement effectively limits poll worker eligibility to U.S. citizens and excludes most noncitizens, with a few exceptions, such as high school students serving as student poll workers under supervision.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Klamath Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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Meanwhile, a close friend—formerly —serves as the operating partner, managing the day-to-day logistics.—
Kristen Philipkoski,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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After conducting business, the board will discuss its 2025-26 budget and convene in closed session to consult with it attorneys and discuss personnel matters.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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Here's how the Life Method works at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort A typical treatment starts with consulting Layan's resident doctor, who reviews your health history.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Rather than pushing forward, take this time to heal, recharge, and prepare for what’s next.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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As a result, the Royals took a precautionary measure to allow Erceg to heal from the injury.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The others — Moira, Rita, and Luke, especially — are able to find joy in repelling Gilead from Boston.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
27 May 2025
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The activities that bring them joy in fifth grade may all get thrown out the window by eighth grade.—
Deborah Farmer Kris,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Both stores provide an abundance of choices in classic and nostalgic candies plus homemade fudge, chocolates and other treats.—
Stacey Zable,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Inside, a long line for popcorn and candy snaked through the lobby.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Intelligent chatbots and virtual assistants can handle many customer queries, freeing up human agents for more complex interactions.—
Ivan Ostojić,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The Yanks lobbed them the title, and the Dodgers were barely able to handle the throw.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Attackers can design prompts that insert malicious instructions through seemingly innocent prompts, manipulate the model to reset its understanding of its role or subtly influence the model's output by feeding misleading information or context.—
Etay Maor,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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All platforms manipulate users to keep them scrolling.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2025
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“Treat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treat. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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