How to Use treat in a Sentence

treat

1 of 2 verb
  • I was treated like a queen.
  • The author treats this issue in the next chapter.
  • My parents still treat me like a child.
  • She treats the horse cruelly.
  • Try to treat everyone as an equal.
  • They treated me like a member of their family.
  • Let's go out to dinner. I'll treat.
  • I try to treat everyone equally.
  • Young people should always treat their elders with respect.
  • This situation must be treated with great care.
  • And how did the front-of-house folks treat you?
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
  • And how did the front-of-house folks treat you?
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
  • You guys treat me like I was born and raised here!
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Hydrocodone is used to treat pain.
    — David K. Li, NBC news, 12 May 2026
  • The ones struggling treat it as a one off event.
    — Nir Bashan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Don’t treat it as a launching pad, treat it as the end game.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The market gets to decide how to treat them.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
  • This would need to be treated by the surgeon.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
  • No other art form is treated this way.
    — Ivan J. Bates, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
  • How were you treated during those weeks in prison?
    — Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
  • So why was she still being treated like a box to check?
    — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Think of it as a once-in-a-while deep clean—a wash day treat for your hair health.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Her area hospital could no longer treat her.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Use a cotton swab or dab with a microfiber cloth to treat spots.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Use a cotton swab or dab with a microfiber cloth to treat spots.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
  • It’s now being used to treat lazy eye in children.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Pre-treat the stain with a delicates-safe stain spray.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Your time is valuable, so start treating it that way.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
  • There is a drop box and your flag will be treated with respect.
    — Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
  • The girl was treated at the station and cleared by paramedics.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025

treat

2 of 2 noun
  • We took the kids to the water park as a special treat.
  • She rewarded the dog with a treat.
  • An evening treat does the job too!
    — Ashley Oerman, SELF, 19 Feb. 2026
  • This treat is not very cake-like.
    — Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
  • Poo spray, dog treats and beard oil.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Your eyes will thank you for this treat.
    — PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
  • But to look at it up close is a treat.
    — Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 16 June 2026
  • Plush dog beds, treats, and toys seal the deal.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The sweet treat was by far the star of the show.
    — Bianca Harris, USA Today, 15 June 2026
  • The first job of the day was still a rare treat.
    — Danielle Paquette, Washington Post, 31 May 2026
  • Let your dog cool off with these ice cream-style treats.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 26 June 2026
  • People have sent him so many treats.
    — Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Give him lots of treats and belly rubs!
    — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
  • On the outside, the spoon is a treat.
    — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
  • These provide a tasty treat for birds.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
  • This will be your new morning treat.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The gas tax treats both miles equally.
    — Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
  • Hey, all’s fair in love and summer treats.
    — Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Try these homemade sweet treats.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
  • But most of these beloved treats didn’t survive.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
  • These little treats are just too cute to pass up.
    — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
  • This deal is a treat for your eyes and your pocket.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
  • This deal is a treat for your eyes and your pocket.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 24 May 2026
  • Tired from work and craving a sweet treat or a spa day?
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Just throw it in the freezer for your dog's treat.
    — Jessica Moore, USA Today, 24 May 2026
  • Krispy Kreme fans now have even more treats to choose from.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The frozen treat is easy to make, but still feels fancy.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Pop one pop at a time into the no-mess treat toy when set.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
  • Initial try on should be for a short time and keep treats on hand!
    — Ayrika L Whitney, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Pair these wings with a cold beer for a tip-top tailgate treat.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025

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