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as in handled
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 addressed
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 consulted
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 healed
to give medical treatment to
a nurse treating a patient
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Recent Examples of treated
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2026
Deputies tried reviving him and called paramedics, who also treated the defendant.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
This will eventually lead to blurry or hazy photos if the lens is not treated properly.
—Jacob Little, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Carr treated the victim differently from other students during their sophomore and junior years of high school, authorities said, giving him lots of attention and treating him kindly.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Sustainability and innovation were treated as distractions, not drivers.
—Paul Polman, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Our priority should be ensuring that every student in Jefferson County is treated with dignity, supported in their education, and able to participate fully in school life.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
State media said police had detained five people and one drunken participant fell over and was being treated for injuries in hospital.
—Dave Sherwood, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
The East Sixth Street restaurant built its reputation on a $235-and-up experience that treated dinner like a performance.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
The woman had minor injuries and was treated at the scene, police said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2026
Deputies tried reviving him and called paramedics, who also treated the defendant.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
This will eventually lead to blurry or hazy photos if the lens is not treated properly.
—Jacob Little, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Carr treated the victim differently from other students during their sophomore and junior years of high school, authorities said, giving him lots of attention and treating him kindly.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Sustainability and innovation were treated as distractions, not drivers.
—Paul Polman, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Our priority should be ensuring that every student in Jefferson County is treated with dignity, supported in their education, and able to participate fully in school life.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
State media said police had detained five people and one drunken participant fell over and was being treated for injuries in hospital.
—Dave Sherwood, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
The East Sixth Street restaurant built its reputation on a $235-and-up experience that treated dinner like a performance.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treated
Adjective
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The staff are well prepared to handle kids, from providing high-chairs to having lifeguards on duty at the pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Firmly press crumb mixture into bottom of prepared pan.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rose began his Mets broadcasting career in 1987 as a pregame and postgame host who occasionally handled play by play.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Tom McCoy, a former NACLO winner who is currently a competition organizer and computational linguistics researcher at Yale University, works to bridge the gap between how language is handled in large language models and how it’s described in linguistic theory.—
Emma R. Hasson,
Scientific American,
19 Mar. 2026
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The former star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, who was set to star in the new season of ABC’s The Bachelorette until TMZ published a video showcasing an instance of domestic assault involving Taylor, has now publicly addressed ABC’s decision to pull the season off the air.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 Mar. 2026
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The company’s electronic logging devices flagged Weldekeal Araya 36 times for speeding and 10 times for hard braking in the week leading up to the crash, but none of those incidents were addressed by management.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Hanson Bridgett consulted on crafting the removal.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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In granting a temporary restraining order, the judge ordered the Kennedy Center to provide Beatty with info on the renovation project’s construction plans, budget and experts and advisers who were consulted.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2026
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But while his body has healed, the memories remain close.—
Doug Dunbar,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Many of the wounds opened by last year’s bitter inter-chamber clashes never fully healed, said Gaetz, a 78-year-old Panhandle Republican and former Senate president with two decades of experience in the Legislature.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Anti-inflammatory breakfasts should have whole, non-processed foods.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
6 Feb. 2026
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Key Takeaways Eating a low-carb breakfast can prevent post-breakfast blood sugar spikes, compared to breakfasts high in sugary and processed carbs.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The attack on the Michigan synagogue took place on the same day as a former Army National Guard member who served years in prison for attempting to aid the Islamic State group opened fire on a classroom at Old Dominion University in Virginia, killing one person and wounding two others.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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But that skepticism served as fuel for some Horned Frogs like leading scorer David Punch.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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Plenty of brands have tried to replicate the concept (dupes included), but few have managed to capture the same fresh, glassy finish this mask delivers.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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The reality television show that made the family a household name has been off the air for over a decade, but the family managed to foray the cancellation of the original series into TLC spin-offs, brand deals, and social media fame.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Treated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treated. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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