How to Use treat in a Sentence

treat

1 of 2 verb
Definition of treatnext
Synonyms for treatnext
  • I was treated like a queen.
  • The author treats this issue in the next chapter.
  • My parents still treat me like a child.
  • She treats the horse cruelly.
  • Try to treat everyone as an equal.
  • They treated me like a member of their family.
  • Let's go out to dinner. I'll treat.
  • I try to treat everyone equally.
  • Young people should always treat their elders with respect.
  • This situation must be treated with great care.
  • The guest was treated by first aid at the park and returned home for the evening.
    — Adam Sabes, Fox News, 17 Aug. 2023
  • To act on that self-love, Momoa has to treat himself every once in a while.
    — Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024
  • In June, the pair treated fans to a glimpse of one of those vacation dress-up moments.
    — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Ibuprofen may not be the best choice for treating migraines, a new study finds.
    — Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 13 Dec. 2023
  • One of the best parts of a new season is treating your closet to new wardrobe staples.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
  • But that wasn’t all, as Gellar was treated to her own cake!
    — Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2023
  • The team typically is on the road treating patients for two shifts a day, five days a week.
    — Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2024
  • For too long, these two have been treated as a false binary.
    — Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2023
  • Across the four episodes, Arkin gains understanding of how children were treated in the last days of Synanon.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 3 Feb. 2024
  • On the other hand, to treat crow’s feet and dark circles, RoC’s line-smoothing eye cream would top our wishlist.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 July 2023
  • Why are the Dodgers treating their superstar like a safety net?
    — Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2024
  • Even gold ETFs are treated this way, since they are backed by physical gold.
    — Chris Taylor, wsj.com, 25 Oct. 2023
  • But a major obstacle is how to deliver the molecule to the place in the body that needs to be treated.
    — Emily Mullin, WIRED, 22 Jan. 2024
  • The person told police Bowman was researching colchicine, a drug used to treat gout, the complaint said.
    — Antonio Planas, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2023
  • In the process, one of the men was accidentally shot in the back shoulder and had to be treated at a hospital, the agency said.
    — Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2023
  • The 44th commander-in-chief has been known over the past few years to treat followers with at least two playlists — one in the summer and one at the end of each year — every year.
    — Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 21 July 2023
  • An officer was treated for a hand injury at the scene, police said.
    — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2024
  • Two new medications to treat Alzheimer’s disease—Leqembi and donanemab—have burst onto the scene in the past year.
    — Julia Landwehr, Health, 18 Nov. 2023
  • The drug is made to treat people with diabetes but has been a craze among elite circles for its weight-loss properties.
    — USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
  • By now, most of us have likely eaten, been treated by, or worn a product created with biotech.
    — Eric Schmidt, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
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treat

2 of 2 noun
  • We took the kids to the water park as a special treat.
  • She rewarded the dog with a treat.
  • Each of the frozen treats range in price from $7 to $8 for an 8 oz. bag.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 23 Oct. 2023
  • That's not the only treat from the brand for consumers.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Cons The treat holder in the center of the toy is very large, and most treats just fall out.
    — Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 19 July 2023
  • When they’re finished with their treat, open the crate door.
    — Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024
  • But the treats weren’t only in the team's conference room.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 7 Nov. 2023
  • In case of rain there will be a drive-through area for handing out treats.
    — Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2023
  • Krispy Kreme has just launched their own lucky spread of St. Patty’s Day treats.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024
  • There will be magic, tricks and treats along with lots of laughter.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024
  • After your tour, take your apples to the kitchen and try baking a new treat.
    — Alyssa Girdwain, Women's Health, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Do not be afraid to indulge in a sweet treat or extra carbs during this time of the month.
    — News & Views, Health, 23 Mar. 2024
  • What could be more Southern than a sweet treat made with love and served up in a mason jar?
    — Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2023
  • Around the world, people can catch a sweet treat in the night sky this weekend — the strawberry moon.
    — Christopher Brito, CBS News, 2 June 2023
  • Children in third grade and younger can collect eggs filled with treats.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Once aboard the plane, the keepers will be able to keep tabs on the pandas and feed them bamboo and other treats.
    — Michael E. Ruane, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Oatly, known for its top-notch oat milk, also makes a line of frozen treats.
    — Brittany Natale, Redbook, 18 July 2023
  • As soon as a batch was completed, the mothers of the Camp Fire girls would wrap the treats and have the youngsters sell door to door.
    — Amy Huschka, Detroit Free Press, 27 Feb. 2024
  • There's also an unlucky but adorable tote bag idea to fill with treats and send home with your guests.
    — Taylor Murphy, House Beautiful, 8 June 2023
  • Hearing him pay homage to Land — in the same neighborhood Land grew up in — will be a double treat.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Before the year ends, treat yourself to a little beauty treat from Saie.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Farmers compete for the title of the largest pumpkin, and bakers vie for the award of best pumpkin treats.
    — Emily Cappiello, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Black licorice may look and taste like an innocent treat, but this candy has a dark side.
    — Bill Sullivan, Discover Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024
  • Don't be shy, keep scrolling to give yourself a vanilla-spiked sweet treat for your senses.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Jan. 2024
  • These tasty treats are made from the best delta 8 available and are a great way to enjoy the benefits that delta 8 has to offer.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 July 2023
  • Across the city, restaurants prepared to offer deals and special treats.
    — TIME, 24 Feb. 2024
  • Also, try adding a basil leaf or two to lemonade to make a refreshing treat.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2023
  • The news made waves last year and may renew fears about what's lurking in holiday treats.
    — John Timmer, Ars Technica, 1 Nov. 2023
  • This sweet treat is made with lemon juice, powdered sugar, and all-purpose flour.
    — Brittany Natale, Redbook, 10 May 2023
  • The 2024 total solar eclipse is less than a week away, and this product, based on the celestial event, is the perfect sweet treat to kick off any celebrations.
    — Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 Apr. 2024

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