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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
Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Lynch was taken to a local hospital to be treated for facial fractures, a cranial leak and other injuries.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Incline walking, or walking in general, still seems to get treated like a placeholder—something to do between more intense workouts like weightlifting or running.
—Outside, 31 Jan. 2026
When the city evaluated a professional soccer stadium proposal involving the Kraft Group, transportation was treated as a gating issue from the outset, not something to refine later.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
During a recent appearance on the I’ve Never Said This Before podcast, Hilton said the two reflected on how they were treated at the peak of their fame.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2026
Spending public funds should be treated as seriously as writing personal checks.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
In 2010, Capriati was treated for an accidental drug overdose of medication prescribed by her personal physician.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Bundles are no longer being treated as primarily as short-term promotions or retention tactics.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Verb
The entire time, nobody treated me the way I was supposed to be treated.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Lynch was taken to a local hospital to be treated for facial fractures, a cranial leak and other injuries.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Incline walking, or walking in general, still seems to get treated like a placeholder—something to do between more intense workouts like weightlifting or running.
—Outside, 31 Jan. 2026
When the city evaluated a professional soccer stadium proposal involving the Kraft Group, transportation was treated as a gating issue from the outset, not something to refine later.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
During a recent appearance on the I’ve Never Said This Before podcast, Hilton said the two reflected on how they were treated at the peak of their fame.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2026
Spending public funds should be treated as seriously as writing personal checks.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
In 2010, Capriati was treated for an accidental drug overdose of medication prescribed by her personal physician.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Bundles are no longer being treated as primarily as short-term promotions or retention tactics.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treated
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In a prepared speech, Kristi Noem lied about the events, claiming Alex Pretti approached agents with a firearm, and that Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, came for the sole purpose of murder.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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While Viola caused widespread damage in parts of the South and prolonged power outages in Texas, the firm said regions affected by Winter Storm Fern are generally better prepared — even as heavier snowfall in the Northeast introduces new economic risks.—
Helen Graham,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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An entire population can be handled.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Items should be handled once (think hung, shelved, or stored) rather than set down temporarily.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
29 Jan. 2026
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Late season demand was addressed through DTC retail and online channels, enabling DTC revenue up 5 percent and a wholesale revenue gain of 4 percent, both compared to year-ago levels.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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There were quite a few questions that weren’t addressed on stage but surfaced in many off-stage conversations.—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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During the 2023 offseason, Gruden consulted with the New Orleans Saints’ coaching staff.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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In a statement, Forsyth County Manager David McKee said county leadership was not consulted about the resolution and would have opposed it if given the opportunity.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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If she is healed enough to compete at the Milan Cortina Games next week, Vonn is poised to make history as the oldest woman to ever compete in alpine racing in Winter Olympics history.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Logging off healed the deep wound of constantly watching other people’s lives instead of tending to my own.—
Lee Tilghman,
SELF,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Anti-inflammatory breakfasts should have whole, non-processed foods.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Before the war, Rafah served as Gaza’s primary passage to the outside world.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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For decades, the concrete building known for its Brutalist design has served as a trusty backdrop for public rallies, political protests and spirited demonstrations.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Fortunately, the children have a lot of bruises, scrapes and cuts, all stuff that is easily managed.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Conducted in Troia, Portugal, the trial showcased real-time coordination between autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), all managed through a single, unified command interface.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Treated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treated. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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