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as in serving
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 addressing
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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3
as in consulting
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 healing
to give medical treatment to
a nurse treating a patient
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Recent Examples of treating
The new information suggested at least modest progress in an investigation into a killing that law enforcement was treating as the latest instance of political violence to convulse the United States across the ideological spectrum.
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Jesse Bedayn, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Breakthroughs like this new discovery give the field fresh momentum, offering hope that phages could one day join or even replace antibiotics in treating stubborn infections.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Instead, stop treating it like a resume and start treating it like a sales page.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The insight into how particular sperm proteins work may lead to the creation of new tools for diagnosing and treating male infertility.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
To add to the trick-or-treating experience, the museum will create pretend doors throughout the museum.
—Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Emergency services arrived within minutes, treating the wounded and transporting others to local hospitals.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Its treating its legends better than ever.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
But online, people are treating this like a real royal wedding.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
Jesse Bedayn, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Breakthroughs like this new discovery give the field fresh momentum, offering hope that phages could one day join or even replace antibiotics in treating stubborn infections.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Instead, stop treating it like a resume and start treating it like a sales page.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The insight into how particular sperm proteins work may lead to the creation of new tools for diagnosing and treating male infertility.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
To add to the trick-or-treating experience, the museum will create pretend doors throughout the museum.
—Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Emergency services arrived within minutes, treating the wounded and transporting others to local hospitals.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Its treating its legends better than ever.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
But online, people are treating this like a real royal wedding.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treating
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Greenfield's departure will therefore be considered a significant moment for Ben & Jerry's, while also serving as a symbol of the clash between corporate governance and brand activism.—
Hugh Cameron
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images Rec, a technology company serving the parks and recreation industry, has raised $11 million in a Series A funding round in which several former and current professional athletes participated.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The next stage are apps that offer a 360º approach, addressing the wellbeing of the caregiver and those in their care 24/7.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Crews are also engaged in mopping up, addressing hot spots, and back-hauling equipment on the eastern, southern, and western sides of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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As the president of a consulting firm that specializes in IBP, here’s why executives may consider implementing the IBP framework, along with how you can get started.—
Tom Strohl,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In 2008, Maddalena left her executive position to establish a consulting firm specializing in leadership development.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ride bareback on a steed into the Indian Ocean with the popular Swimming with Horses activity, try healing equine therapy with the gentle creatures or partake in yoga, massage or reiki that all involve horses.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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This week, the Aries Moon on Monday and Tuesday lights a fire under your joy sector, reminding you that play and creativity are healing too.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
7 Sep. 2025
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But Rinzel seems uniquely well-suited to handling it.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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As their team and systems scale, so too will their ability to serve multi-market investors who want a unified team handling all of their short-term rental assets.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Coping Strategies For Fall Fatigue In The Workplace Quesenberry advises that the key to managing fall fatigue is to be proactive and make small, intentional adjustments to your daily routine like setting boundaries and prioritizing rest can safeguard mental well-being during this time of year.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Containment is part of a larger plan for managing a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Then, as now, Washington saw the technology as potentially conferring a strategic and military advantage, and much of the funding for AI research came from the Pentagon.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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So much so that Hess, after conferring with Barger, committed to Indiana before receiving any other official offers.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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Topics include rehabilitating the Democratic brand, next steps for the party and how to organize and mobilize effectively, among other topics.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Among them was Simon Walsh, owner of Nature Island Dive, who opened his shop more than three decades ago and is now pioneering new ways of rehabilitating coral infected by waterborne diseases.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Treating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treating. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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