MEDICATING Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

medicating

verb

present participle of medicate

as in treating

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Investors are no longer treating the loop as background noise, repricing oil, bonds and taking into consideration a hawkish Fed.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Bonnell appears to be treating software as another part of the motorcycle's suspension system and something that can be adjusted to suit the rider’s preferences, skill, and terrain.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of treating

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Taiwan’s attendance at summits has provoked China's ire before, with the issue resulting in partner countries being barred from attending last year’s meeting in Solomon Islands.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
From noting a guest’s preference for breakfast to thoughtful touches like female service staff attending to single female guests post sundown, at every touchpoint, there is thought, care, and sensitivity to ensure complete ease.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of attending

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