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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
Natalie Sum Yue Chung, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Stargazers in the southern hemisphere could see up to 50 shooting stars crisscrossing the night sky while those in the northern hemisphere will be treated to a more modest showing of between 10-30 meteors per hour, according to the American Meteor Society.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 May 2026
He was taken to a hospital and was treated there for six days before he was medically cleared for release.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Emergency services have treated at least 12 people for minor injuries, according to the prefecture.
—Niamh Kennedy, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Grass grows best when soil is treated and terrain is leveled to support strong root systems.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
After she was treated at the scene, she was taken to Allegheny General Hospital.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 2 May 2026
When online is treated as a distribution channel rather than a learning system, persistence drops, and skepticism rises.
—Ian Gibson, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
Initially treated as a death by natural causes, the case was later ruled a homicide after an undertaker noticed a knife wound on the back of her neck.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Yet the time when the ocean was treated as an afterthought in climate discussions is ending.
—Natalie Sum Yue Chung, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Stargazers in the southern hemisphere could see up to 50 shooting stars crisscrossing the night sky while those in the northern hemisphere will be treated to a more modest showing of between 10-30 meteors per hour, according to the American Meteor Society.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 May 2026
He was taken to a hospital and was treated there for six days before he was medically cleared for release.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Emergency services have treated at least 12 people for minor injuries, according to the prefecture.
—Niamh Kennedy, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Grass grows best when soil is treated and terrain is leveled to support strong root systems.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
After she was treated at the scene, she was taken to Allegheny General Hospital.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 2 May 2026
When online is treated as a distribution channel rather than a learning system, persistence drops, and skepticism rises.
—Ian Gibson, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
Initially treated as a death by natural causes, the case was later ruled a homicide after an undertaker noticed a knife wound on the back of her neck.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treated
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Children enter school better prepared to learn and succeed.—
Franklyn Baker,
Baltimore Sun,
4 May 2026
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China is possibly the best prepared country.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
Verb
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James has handled the majority of the play-making responsibilities, had eight turnovers in each of the last two games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Distribution in Australia and New Zealand will be handled by Umbrella Entertainment.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Concerns about ticket prices In his address to the congress, Infantino briefly addressed complaints about the costs of tickets to World Cup matches, but his comments were directed at the heads of the member associations and not fans.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Chiron in your 1st House brings up something personal that’s ready to be addressed.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Ritter consulted with House Majority Leader Jason Rojas, D-East Hartford, and Candelora.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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To prevent any industry lobbying against it, RAINN consulted with tech companies when drafting the law, 19th News reported.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
Verb
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In some places, the scars haven’t healed.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Turkish nation created in 1923 never healed the wounds of a people who lost an empire, and the new nation found itself in an awkward place in the Western international system, integrated into it but stigmatized as not quite modern or Western enough.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Nearly half of Americans don’t realize processed meat is linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
2 Apr. 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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Tall served as Mali’s education and science minister from 2016 to 2017 and is the president of the National Congress for Democratic Initiative, a political party opposed to the military government.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Allen has served as the park historian for twenty-three years.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Cleveland had the lead and the ball in the final 20 seconds of overtime and still managed to lose 112-110.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
2 May 2026
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Despite missiles flying overhead — and occasionally falling on Syrian territory — Syria managed to stay on the sidelines and positioned itself as an alternative transport route for oil exports that could no longer be sent through the strait.—
Abby Sewell,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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