TREATS Synonyms: 134 Similar and Opposite Words

treats 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of treat

as in serves

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 addresses

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 consults

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 heals

to give medical treatment to a nurse treating a patient

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treats

2 of 2

noun

plural of treat

as in joys

a source of great satisfaction spending a long weekend at a ski resort is a real treat

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as in goodies

something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury for us sushi is a real treat since no restaurant around here makes it

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Recent Examples of treats

Verb

This design choice completely breaks long-form generation, because the code treats information retrieval and text length as a zero-sum game. — New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026 Sunday treats us to Chalk It Up regulars and bouncing local rock kingpins the Brodys, flanked by Asesinos, Rose Lyon, Sol Peligro and Leaping Blennies. — Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026 The typical approach treats the data layer as the last thing to figure out, by which point the team has already committed to patterns that will break under AI load. — Gopi Duddi, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026 For anyone who treats serious mental illness, this is welcome news. — Nitin Gogtay, STAT, 4 Sep. 2026 Roswell treats two parks for mosquitoes Mosquito traps in Roswell Area Park and Garrard Landing Park tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to the city. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Democrats say that’s a non-starter and insist on a bipartisan approach that treats domestic programs with parity. — Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026 Well, time flies, because our bracket of cuteness has been narrowed down to one final matchup for all the marbles treats. — Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026 The Sioux Falls regional water reclamation facility, which transports and treats wastewater from the city and surrounding communities is receiving $81 million in the budget. — Gabriel Brito, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Aug. 2026

Noun

The appetizer and fast-food theme nights feature at-home versions of her family's favorite treats. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 Most days, Rylee takes Eloise for a walk around the property and is in charge of giving her water, baths and treats like apples and oatmeal cookies. — Emily L. Mahoney, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026 While the kids recharged with treats from the big, custom number three piñata, adults did the same with coffee from The Garden Coffee Co. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 Dog leashes, jars of treats, stray toys, and other items can all be neatly stored here. — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026 Visitors can browse apparel, artisan goods, baked treats, and boutique treasures to handmade crafts, home décor, home fragrances, jewelry, permanent jewelry, glass art, wood art, candles, stationery, vintage finds, and much more. — Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Wash hands after handling any pet food and keep children away from pet food dishes and treats. — Kimberly Baker, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 In those moments, these better-for-you treats come in clutch. — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 The more than a century-old farm sells apples, peaches, cider, treats and wine. — Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for treats

Verb

The flood was a major blow to an enduring effort to modernize the pipeline that serves 6 million visitors a year and roughly 1,600 residents of Grand Canyon Village.

— Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
The flood hits water supply in the canyon The flood was a major blow to an enduring effort to modernize the water pipeline that serves visitors and the roughly 1,600 residents of Grand Canyon Village.

— Jamie Stengle, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of serves

Verb

More rockets per exercise JR3 addresses a practical problem for units operating HIMARS and M270 launchers.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
The new plan addresses how some boat owners were using the $175/month Roam Unlimited plan to receive satellite internet access while traveling the coast between countries.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of addresses

Verb

InStyle consults hair experts to discover the 15 trending hair colors for fall.

— Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026
Jodie Foster stars as Clarice Starling, an up-and-coming FBI agent who reluctantly consults imprisoned murderer Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) to track down a dangerous serial killer.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of consults

Verb

The Followers of Christ sect believes that God heals the faithful and that life and death must be left to God’s divine will.

— Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026
Even if Hubbard heals in time for Carolina’s opener against the Chicago Bears, the former Longhorn should tally notable numbers from the jump.

— Brad Evans, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of heals

Noun

Those items are indicated with a small, round 30 logo in the event guide (aka passport), which also has a center fold-out with the goodies indicated, divided by eras.

— Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
There will also be a Boutique where festival goers can customize their new goodies with patches, buttons and embroidery.

— Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of goodies

Verb

Loading silverware handles down and usable ends up ensures maximum cleanliness but may lead to accidents.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
Investing features can be built into an app or other service, while a brokerage firm handles the transactions.

— David Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of handles

Verb

In an interview with the Shade Room last year, Knight’s son, Shanga Hankerson, claimed McDowell pushed the singer into performing and manipulates her.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
An anxiety ring is a piece of jewelry with a spinning band, bead or textured surface that the wearer manipulates with their fingers as a discreet grounding tool.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026