treats
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pluralof treat.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
treatverb (used with object)to act or behave toward (a person) in some specified way. -
present tense formof treat (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
treatverb (used with object)to act or behave toward (a person) in some specified way.
Example Sentences
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Then, the hosts discuss the billionaires who are buying themselves fun little treats like the L.A.
From Slate ● Aug. 15, 2026
The PCE treats categories differently, for example including all spending on healthcare on behalf of consumers, such as by employers and the government, not just what consumers pay out of pocket.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
MLK Hospital currently treats some patients in large, air-conditioned tents set up on the asphalt outside.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
"We can reward our dogs with treats, but also reward them with happiness," said Cuaya.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
The chicken book I read said that if you want to get your chickens back in the henhouse at night, you can throw some treats inside and train them to go after them.
From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
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