acted (toward)

verb

past tense of act (toward)
as in was (to)
to behave toward in a stated way I would never act toward my boss that way

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  1. treated
  2. handled
  3. served
Verb
  • Breast cancer survivor Nancy Clifton-Hawkins, who was treated at the City of Hope, bought the phone on EBay for $50.
    — Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • More the former than the latter, sure, but both men are not overly pleased at the way they’re being treated.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of treated
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  • The tension between the various competing interests is handled with nuance and without taking sides, all while showing both the pitfalls and the wondrous potential of this annual spectacle.
    — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Pelosi did not have alcohol in his system and he was not arrested at the scene, the sheriff's office added, noting that such cases are commonly handled as misdemeanors.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of handled
Verb
  • Bayfront Park has also served as the site of Miami's FIFA Fan Festival.
    — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Swift had previously served as a bridesmaid at Dunham’s 2021 wedding to Luis Felber.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of served
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