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treats

  • plural
    of treat.
    treat
    verb (used with object)
    to act or behave toward (a person) in some specified way.
  • present tense form
    of treat (3rd person singular).
    treat
    verb (used with object)
    to act or behave toward (a person) in some specified way.

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For example, how he treats his little sister, how they handle conflict at home, and whether Everett apologizes when he gets something wrong.

From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026

“Wherever I go, people want the same things: a judge who is prepared and fair, who will listen to their side of the case, and who treats them with respect,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Divorce law treats marital property as an equitable or 50/50 split, depending on the state.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

South Korea—whose constitution treats North Koreans as citizens—has argued it should receive the pair of POWs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

I helped myself to some of the treats.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros