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treated

ADJECTIVE
considered
Synonyms
STRONGEST
studied
STRONG
advised contemplated designed examined express investigated mediated premeditated weighed
WEAK
aforethought designful given due consideration gone into intentional prepense studious thought-about thought-through voluntary well advised well-chosen willful
Antonyms
WEAK
disregarded forgotten neglected unplanned unstudied
ADJECTIVE
entertained
Synonyms
STRONGEST
honored
STRONG
banqueted cherished feasted feted harbored received regaled sheltered welcomed
WEAK
wined and dined
Antonyms
WEAK
bored depressed ignored irritated neglected spurned
ADJECTIVE
worked
Synonyms
STRONG
created fashioned wrought

Example Sentences

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"That kind of argument really belongs to the past," he says, noting the idea that foreign investors "have to be treated with kid gloves or they run away... no longer has much force".

From BBC • May 6, 2026

In media, a great new hire or a hard-earned bit of reader goodwill are just fresh bandages placed over a wound that must be constantly treated.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Upon arrival, passengers and crew will be examined, treated if needed and then moved to their home countries.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

This outcome stands in contrast to standard care, where about 25% of patients treated with surgery followed by chemotherapy are expected to see their cancer return within three years.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

AT dawn we break into the open from thick, dark forest and are treated to a spectacular sight.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen