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as in serves
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 addresses
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 consults
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 heals
to give medical treatment to
a nurse treating a patient
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as in joys
a source of great satisfaction
spending a long weekend at a ski resort is a real treat
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as in goodies
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury
for us sushi is a real treat since no restaurant around here makes it
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Recent Examples of treats
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Peterson is that archetype, and Tankathon’s board treats him like the kind of lead option who can reset a rebuild quickly.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
In Season 2, Episode 7, Mohan treats an uninsured construction worker who developed diabetic ketoacidosis after rationing insulin due to high costs.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Watching this season, I was struck not just by what the show gets right, but by how often the healthcare system treats symptoms without addressing the underlying condition.
—Jonathan Hunt-Glassman, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
So naturally in a state that treats basketball like a religion and the sport’s biggest stars like royalty, nobody casts a bigger shadow in this community now than the slender 6-foot-6, 196-pound, 19-year-old freshman who changed Final Four weekend with one brilliant shining moment Sunday afternoon.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Though Cuban officials initially identified all the men as Cuban nationals, the island’s government typically does not recognize dual nationalities and treats anyone born in Cuba as a Cuban citizen.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
That is why a growing body of work now treats blockade, quarantine and graduated coercion not as sideshows to invasion, but as the more plausible opening chapters of the war.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
This 32-inch monitor treats your eyes to an all-expansive, three-sided borderless display that brings a clean, modern aesthetic to any desk.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
But a more fun route is to simply consume cold treats slower.
—Julia Daye, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2026
Flowers also made sure to hype the sweet treats on offer at the Stadium.
—Andy Clayton, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
The business has been creating sugary treats at its location on Bel Air Road in Fallston for 66 years.
—Ashley Paul, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Store leftovers, meal prep, organize, protect your toiletries when traveling, transport pet treats and more.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Allowing kids to enjoy treats alongside balanced meals can help foster a healthy relationship with food.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
While enjoying all the treats, don’t forget about the pandas.
—Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
To get specific, adults are specifically hoping to find dark chocolate treats, peanut butter candy, and chocolate eggs to indulge in.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
The script, by Ed Solomon, treats the Sklar siblings as cardboard grotesques—heartless, talentless, united in their loathing of a father who loathes them right back.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Peterson is that archetype, and Tankathon’s board treats him like the kind of lead option who can reset a rebuild quickly.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
In Season 2, Episode 7, Mohan treats an uninsured construction worker who developed diabetic ketoacidosis after rationing insulin due to high costs.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Watching this season, I was struck not just by what the show gets right, but by how often the healthcare system treats symptoms without addressing the underlying condition.
—Jonathan Hunt-Glassman, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
So naturally in a state that treats basketball like a religion and the sport’s biggest stars like royalty, nobody casts a bigger shadow in this community now than the slender 6-foot-6, 196-pound, 19-year-old freshman who changed Final Four weekend with one brilliant shining moment Sunday afternoon.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Though Cuban officials initially identified all the men as Cuban nationals, the island’s government typically does not recognize dual nationalities and treats anyone born in Cuba as a Cuban citizen.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
That is why a growing body of work now treats blockade, quarantine and graduated coercion not as sideshows to invasion, but as the more plausible opening chapters of the war.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
This 32-inch monitor treats your eyes to an all-expansive, three-sided borderless display that brings a clean, modern aesthetic to any desk.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
Additions to the menu include alligator bites and sweet treats, including strawberry shortcake and turtle cheesecake, a decadent chocolate cake and, of course, beignets.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
But a more fun route is to simply consume cold treats slower.
—Julia Daye, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2026
Flowers also made sure to hype the sweet treats on offer at the Stadium.
—Andy Clayton, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
The business has been creating sugary treats at its location on Bel Air Road in Fallston for 66 years.
—Ashley Paul, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Store leftovers, meal prep, organize, protect your toiletries when traveling, transport pet treats and more.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Allowing kids to enjoy treats alongside balanced meals can help foster a healthy relationship with food.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
While enjoying all the treats, don’t forget about the pandas.
—Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
To get specific, adults are specifically hoping to find dark chocolate treats, peanut butter candy, and chocolate eggs to indulge in.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treats
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That agency serves around 2 million people in Santa Clara County.—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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This new restaurant next to the 74-year-old Silver Wheel roller skating rink on Grants Lane serves breakfast and lunch that tastes home-cooked with dessert that is worth a stop alone.—
Ella Gonzales
April 1,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tian’s team noted that the system addresses a key gap between sustainable airframe materials and autonomous flight control, with potential applications ranging from environmental monitoring and forestry inspections to science education.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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Finally, neither strategy adequately addresses the capital requirements that prevent many clinics and pharmacies from stocking injectable PrEP.—
Michael Rose,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bumgarner confirmed there is no current partnership between the humane society and United Way, but that United Way frequently consults with organizations in distress.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Before every visit, my mom always consults me for packing tips on what to wear.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Suddenly, you’re stuck on the couch until your poor hip heals, staring down a long road of limited mobility and rehab.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
31 Mar. 2026
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Garza, Queta’s primary understudy while Nikola Vucevic’s fractured ring finger heals, continued the trend early in the second quarter, converting three layups in a three-minute span.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But this celebration of the joys (and practical value) of gardening is also laced with comedy, as Galifianakis cracks plenty of jokes with the experts and kids joining him amongst the greenery.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Apr. 2026
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Barr opened up about her move to Texas and the joys she's experienced since making the lifestyle change and being outdoors in a recent interview with Fox News Digital.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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One woman, a stranger, brought Marland some Kwik Trip goodies.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Plus, the all-in-one station handles emptying, washing, and hot-air drying for total hands-free maintenance.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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That single recipe handles a remarkable range of household disasters.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Reinhart’s Apple is a deliciously deadly mystery wrapped in sequins and pure unadulterated attitude, as Tung’s Pumpkin subtly manipulates the group to get to the bottom of a past incident that weighs on her personally, despite her new friends being oblivious to her true identity.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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The film is being released as newsrooms shrink, the mainstream media consolidates and social media manipulates the meaning of truth.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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