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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
Lia Russell, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
Dallas-Fort Worth airport, which is geographically the size of Manhattan, has been treating roads, bridges and runways since early Thursday morning.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
Lori Capullo, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
No matter the origin, cinnamon rolls make a warm, comforting breakfast, especially on special occasions, when company is in town, or as a fun Saturday-morning treat.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Since July 1, 368 projects have treated 36,740 acres in Cal Fire’s area of responsibility, the agency said.
—Lia Russell, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
Dallas-Fort Worth airport, which is geographically the size of Manhattan, has been treating roads, bridges and runways since early Thursday morning.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
Then there are the attractions that have been a staple of this event for 23 years: food vendors offering diet-busting treats, arts and crafts, and interactive activities.
—Lori Capullo, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
No matter the origin, cinnamon rolls make a warm, comforting breakfast, especially on special occasions, when company is in town, or as a fun Saturday-morning treat.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
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Verb
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Campbell’s Lions are favored by 9.5 points and experience could serve Goff and his teammates well.—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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If the first court convicts him and issues a prison term, Yoon would serve that sentence as the case possibly moves up to the Seoul High Court and Supreme Court.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Somehow the Horned Frogs managed to win that game, 66-60, in an emotional victory that would end up setting the course for another historic season.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Jan. 2025
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But even many of the people who are dealing with some degree of the disorder, end up finding ways to cope and manage by adapting helpful tips and techniques that have often been suggested by a mental health professional.—
David Oliver,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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More News: Fans Demand Eagles Fan Banned After Viral Harassment Video Surfaces Internet sleuths have identified the Eagles fan as a New Jersey man named Ryan Caldwell, a business analyst at a consulting firm named BCT Partners.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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While Social Venture Partners has been around since 2001 as a national affiliate, the local organization has developed its own program, focusing more on pro bono consulting rather than fundraising and grant giving.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2025
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The game stars a young Black woman called Hazel — a track runner capable of wielding strange, lacy magic which either heals the world around her or fends off enemies.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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Danny Pintauro is healing after a scooter accident during the holidays left him hospitalized with a large scar on his abdomen.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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Venezuelan expats in the United States followed the team feverishly, many of them crying tears of joy as Batista’s side battled their way into the knockout stage.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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For Israelis, joy at the return of some of the hostages is tempered by trepidation about the fate of the rest.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
16 Jan. 2025
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The dye has been used for everything from candy to fruit snacks to baked goods and some beverages, particularly food products with a strawberry flavor, such as Yoo-hoo Strawberry Drink or Betty Crocker's Fruit by the Foot.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Red 3 can be found in candy products like Jelly Belly’s Candy Corn and Ring Pop’s strawberry and berry blast flavors.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
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But alternate routes have also worsened traffic in some neighborhoods, where small roads can be ill equipped to handle many cars.—
Katie Tarasov,
CNBC,
18 Jan. 2025
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Once again, Gavin Newsom may have to campaign on his way to defeating the effort easily, instead of being 100 percent focused on rebuilding the Los Angeles area and continuing to handle the fifth largest economy on the planet.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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The raptors’ behavior underscores the complex relationship between fire and wildlife, revealing how some species adapt and even manipulate their surroundings to thrive.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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China can gather data on Americans or manipulate the content on TikTok to shape U.S. opinion, the government argues.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Treat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treat. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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