dealing

noun

deal·​ing ˈdē-liŋ 

1

: method of business : manner of conduct

2

dealings plural : friendly or business interactions

Synonyms of dealing

• interaction
• relation

Examples of dealing in a Sentence

There were reports of shady dealings between the two sides.

He has a reputation for fair dealing.

Recent Examples on the Web

Now a review of Gates’ dealings with Epstein shows the relationship Buffett distanced himself from was closer than previously known. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 22 July 2026

Still, throughout his 2020 campaign, Ossoff kept his focus on Perdue’s personal business dealings and the Republican reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic. — ABC News, 18 July 2026

Debbie, named after Coates’ mother, feels betrayed by Judith and her husband, who is involved in shady dealings with an Albanian gang. — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

As the sport evolved, Beane’s frequent dealings with Cashman reached the point where their organizations viewed enough things through a similar lens. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing dealing

• dealing box
• double-dealing
• self-dealing

Rhymes for dealing

• ceiling
• feeling
• healing
• heeling
• keeling
• kneeling
• pealing
• peeling
• reeling
• sealing
• squealing
• stealing

Kids Definition

dealing

noun

1

plural : friendly or business relations

dealings with an automobile agency

2

: a way of acting or of doing business

fair dealing