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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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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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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
Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Feb. 2025
The link, though, (or impact in monitoring or treating a deficiency) between vitamin K and bone and cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) health is still under investigation.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 13 Feb. 2025
Fans and friends in the post's comment section also agreed that the treat will leave Josephine — and her friends — with some great memories of her dad.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
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Verb
This treats severe cases of carpal tunnel syndrome, lateral epicondylitis, and other types of RSI.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Feb. 2025
The link, though, (or impact in monitoring or treating a deficiency) between vitamin K and bone and cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) health is still under investigation.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
Noun
Must do: Stop in at Cupcake Charlie’s for a vacation week treat.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 13 Feb. 2025
Fans and friends in the post's comment section also agreed that the treat will leave Josephine — and her friends — with some great memories of her dad.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
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Verb
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Rocket Science confirmed on Tuesday that Wiig and Murray will also serve as executive producers alongside Jillian Apfelbaum and Margot Hand, with a script by Mitch Glazer (The Recruit, Scrooged).—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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An a la carte menu of food and drinks will be served at the bar-lounge and a soon-to-open patio.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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Last month, my colleague Mike Winters profiled a couple who successfully manage 15 credit cards in order to maximize their perks.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Williams will report to Paul Higginson, Executive Vice President, EMEA for Universal Pictures International and will manage day-to-day operations in the territory, which is one of UPI’s biggest theatrical markets.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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And more than three million Americans reported taking aspirin without consulting a medical professional first.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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After consulting with Dončić shortly after the trade over the weekend, the Lakers prioritized adding a lob threat and rim-runner to pair with Dončić in a similar vein to Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford, Dončić’s former Dallas teammates.—
Jovan Buha,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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Maybe your motive was to overcome a particular phobia, say, or heal from a really bad breakup.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
11 Feb. 2025
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Fundamental research in the biology of branching helps cure cardiovascular diseases and cancer, design materials that can heal themselves and predict how trees will respond to a changing climate.—
Mitchell Newberry,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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Mbappe celebrated in his usual way in recent months, running back to the centre circle, throwing his hands up in the air in an outpouring of joy and anger and urging his team-mates to push on.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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The three-pound mixed-breed internet-famous therapy dog dispensed joy simply by existing.—
Maya Salam,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Starting at $18 Photo : John Kelly Chocolates Best Peanut-Butter Chocolates: John Kelly For the Reese’s lovers among us, John Kelly’s chocolates provide an upscale take on the candy classic.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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Looking for a healthy fruit dessert that is more appealing than a box of cookies or a candy bar? Try making your own fruit bowl.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Nordisk Film Distribution will handle the domestic release.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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Typically, the focus is on court operations and budget — the number of cases handled, number of cases resolved, and so on — with occasional platitudes about access to justice.—
Steve Zeidman,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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The 18-episode season made Laura’s death feel almost world-historic, peeling back the layers to reveal a grand, mythological evil manipulating events into shape.—
K. Austin Collins,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Watch out for malvertising and SEO traps: Hackers manipulate search engine results and run deceptive ads to trick users into visiting fake sites.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Treat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treat. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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