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act (toward)

verb

Definition of act (toward)

as in to be (to)

to behave toward in a stated way I would never act toward my boss that way

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The Community Shield is often treated as little more than the traditional curtain-raiser to a new Premier League season.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Nvidia's new funding conduit aims to treat compute infrastructure as an investable asset class.

— Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of treat

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It’s been hot in Pasadena lately, and according to Cat Chen, the best way to deal with the heat is simple—have your friends over, keep the AC running, and serve a refreshing menu alongside a crisp white wine.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
The Rio Indio reservoir project is a plan to create a new lake to feed the canal, increase water storage capacity, mitigate lower water levels and serve as a safety measure against future droughts.

— Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of serve

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Records show Denver's own city attorneys handled the Calderon case from its filing in August 2024 until April 2026, when the City Attorney opted to hire Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell.

— Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
With Watts purportedly stressed about finances in the wake of the Late Late Show’s end, McCollough volunteered to subsidize his costs by running his social media accounts and handling odd jobs like manning his merch stand.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026

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acts up

act (toward)

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