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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
Stepheny Price , Alexandra Koch , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
All three workers were taken to Wheeling Hospital to be treated for their injuries.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Jennifer Aniston's social media followers were treated to some banter between the Friends alum and her costar Courteney Cox — not as Rachel and Monica, but themselves.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
Fire access, water, traffic, parks and open space are treated like inconveniences, even as existing infrastructure already strains to keep up.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
These individuals will need to have their well water tested and treated if necessary before their water can be cleared for safe consumption.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
That means more people will need to be treated and may require hospitalization.
—Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
After Abdulla Yameen became president of the Maldives in 2013, India treated him as an important ally, prioritizing military and surveillance cooperation with the government in Malé even as Yameen became more authoritarian.
—Muhib Rahman, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
The driver, a 26-year-old woman from Canton, and a passenger were treated for minor injuries.
—Detroit Free Press, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
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Noem said the officer involved was struck by the vehicle and transported to a hospital, where he was treated and later released.
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DeCristo did read a prepared statement when interviewed twice by investigators in January 2024 and February 2024.—
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Alpine Rescue has said the two were well prepared.—
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One of them calls out the district for gross negligence for how the situation was handled.—
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King handled the situation well, but even such a pro couldn't help but crack a smile at that remark.—
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Samsung addressed these issues early in development by redesigning the sensor structure.—
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Earlier this week, Risch spoke with Boise’s KIVI-TV Channel 6, and briefly addressed the matter.—
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Former Executive Features Editor at Country & Town House, Rosalyn has written for the Financial Times, the Telegraph, Tatler, The Independent, Suitcase, Glamour, Harpers Bazaar and BA Highlife, and consulted on content for several luxury brands and hotels.—
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The letter, Mandal said, was a bold overture, given that the city attorney and other key players in the department’s oversight were not consulted beforehand.—
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Many of the physical injuries have healed.—
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His leg isn’t fully healed; even after eight months, the wound is still there.—
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For now, there's no avoiding the fact that the majority of the foods sold in grocery stores are ultra-processed, says Wolfson of Johns Hopkins.—
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The light data was then post-processed using astronomy software to create a spectacular nebula spacescape.—
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Miami's Mario Cristobal served several roles at Alabama from assistant head coach to recruiting coordinator while being part of the 2015 championship that also included Lanning as a grad assistant.—
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Warren arrived at Boise State in 2022 and spent four seasons with the Broncos, having previously served as the head coach of the Big Sky’s Southern Utah for six seasons.—
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Even amid some clunky exposition, Welcome to Derry has at least managed to offer compelling horror set pieces to keep heart rates up.—
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In Week 5, Matthew Stafford passed for 389 yards and three touchdowns, but the Rams converted on only four of 10 third downs, and after taking a 17-7 lead into halftime, managed only nine points in the final two quarters and overtime.—
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“Treated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treated. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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