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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
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.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2026
For one thing, city water is treated so it can be safely consumed, while agricultural water isn't.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
But the maneuvers by riders of all ages are treated like child’s play.
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Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Paramedics flew the woman to a mainland hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries, said sheriff’s office spokesman Adam Linhardt.
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David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
5 July 2026
Police responding to the 2200 block of Oliver Street found one woman dead; eight adults were treated for non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, the Fort Wayne Police Department said.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
Once contempt becomes part of a couple's dynamic, concerns stop being treated as legitimate issues and start being treated as evidence that something is wrong with the other person.
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Mark Travers,
CNBC,
5 July 2026
See how New Yorkers enjoyed the holiday, and how they were treated to some spectacular performances on land, sea and air.
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Kevin MacDonald,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2026
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Breast cancer survivor Nancy Clifton-Hawkins, who was treated at the City of Hope, bought the phone on EBay for $50.
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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
For one thing, city water is treated so it can be safely consumed, while agricultural water isn't.
—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 July 2026
But the maneuvers by riders of all ages are treated like child’s play.
—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Paramedics flew the woman to a mainland hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries, said sheriff’s office spokesman Adam Linhardt.
—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
5 July 2026
Police responding to the 2200 block of Oliver Street found one woman dead; eight adults were treated for non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, the Fort Wayne Police Department said.
—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
5 July 2026
Once contempt becomes part of a couple's dynamic, concerns stop being treated as legitimate issues and start being treated as evidence that something is wrong with the other person.
—
Mark Travers,
CNBC,
5 July 2026
See how New Yorkers enjoyed the holiday, and how they were treated to some spectacular performances on land, sea and air.
—
Kevin MacDonald,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treated
Adjective
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At precisely the moment admissions have become more subjective, professors across the country are increasingly expressing concern that many students are arriving at college less prepared for college-level work than previous generations.
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But other council members were not prepared to put it on the ballot.
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But the Colorado legislation, signed into law in May, allows the state to pursue the types of cases typically handled at the federal level, such as those involving allegations of discrimination and harassment.
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The Dodgers have praised how Tucker has handled his struggles in the first year of a four-year, $240 million deal.
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The memo also addressed aftermarket auto parts and would supersede the ability of the California Air Resources Board to evaluate parts that affect vehicle emissions.
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Jakucionis addressed the deal while preparing for his current work with Lithuania’s national team in World Cup qualifying.
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The chefs consulted the team captains to understand their needs.
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Internal documents published in the Supreme Court case last week show that DHS had not consulted the Department of State on country conditions before ending them, which would be a violation of the Administrative Procedures Act.
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In many cases, Kallis said, the roots of this behavior were planted long before, frequently through trauma, abuse, isolation, addiction or distorted coping mechanisms that were never confronted or healed.
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While the nose is generally considered healed around the one-year mark, that timeline can stretch to 18 months or longer depending on the person.
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Low-fiber, constipating diets are rich in highly processed or fast foods and dehydrating beverages like excessive alcohol.
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Nearly half of Americans don’t realize processed meat is linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer.
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Bayfront Park has also served as the site of Miami's FIFA Fan Festival.
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Swift had previously served as a bridesmaid at Dunham’s 2021 wedding to Luis Felber.
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The Phillies loaded the bases with two outs in the second, and after fouling off several Chandler pitches, Crawford took another late swipe and managed to hit one down the third base line off the end of the bat.
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In addition, problems at large banks — the failure of which could cause systemic issues — can be managed better if those banks have a larger cushion of reserves to draw on, either to get through a difficult period or to be resolved.
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“Treated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treated. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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