TREATING Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

treating

verb

present participle of treat

as in serving

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 addressing

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 consulting

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 healing

to give medical treatment to a nurse treating a patient

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Recent Examples of treating This role elevates governance from a bureaucratic afterthought to a core design principle, treating traceability, explainability and data integrity as first-class concerns alongside delivery speed. — Andrew Sales, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The hospital includes two operating rooms, a pharmacy and a laboratory, while doctors continue performing orthopedic surgeries and treating infections and other conditions left untreated in the aftermath of the disaster. — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026 Meanwhile, some ownership sources have cautioned against treating the Padres as a proxy for the market, pointing to factors such as the San Diego area’s affluence and the city’s lack of other major sports franchises. — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 22 July 2026 Modern medicine Researchers have studied the use of the berry in treatments involving the liver, heart, eyes, and immune system, as well as in treating and preventing diabetes, high cholesterol levels, and heart disease. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026 Powdery Mildew or Root Rot Minor cases of powdery mildew and root rot can sometimes be fixed by adjusting watering schedules and treating petunias with an organic fungicide. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 14 July 2026

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Verb

The Carrollton native was 19 when she was killed in an Iranian missile attack while serving in Jordan.

— Erin Jones, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
His potential start could signal a major shakeup, possibly serving as a showcase for other teams ahead of the deadline, rather than the Phillies suddenly viewing him as their immediate answer for the rotation.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of serving

Verb

Ultimately, true customer retention stems from understanding and addressing needs with a human touch.

— Nir Bashan, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
But Halle Berry could not be left alone, and addressing this first thing would rob Williams of a couple hours of sleep, which was suboptimal given the demanding nature of her job.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of addressing

Verb

And the thousandth cut came when Raman launched her mayoral campaign without first consulting the local DSA chapter, angering organizers who felt the race stretched their resources too thin.

— Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026
The vast majority of LLCs go through their existence without anybody consulting the operating agreement about anything.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of consulting

Verb

The traveler is left managing multiple confirmations, while employees may lack a complete picture of the guest’s plans.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
While none of Zero100′s clients had come under attack in the strait, O’Marah said some had decided to avoid that risk by actively managing inventories and rerouting shipments.

— Chloe Taylor,Sam Meredith,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 July 2026

Definition of managing

Verb

However, after throwing off flat ground Friday at Yankee Stadium and conferring with the training staff, the organization decided to temporarily shut Ohtani down from pitching.

— Katie Woo, New York Times, 19 July 2026
But eccentricity is only the visible tip of the vast iceberg of Vibeke’s mental health issues, and soon Karl and Rikke are conferring in low whispers about whether, and when, to slip some ground-up sleeping pills into her drink.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 7 July 2026

Definition of conferring

Verb

Unai Emery’s penchant for rehabilitating flailing, once prodigious talents now extends to Alejandro Garnacho.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
His impressive presence, however, does not go unnoticed, especially with offensive spirit animal George Kittle rehabilitating on the side.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

Definition of rehabilitating

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