deal in
phrasal verb
dealt in; dealing in; deals in
1
: to buy and sell (something) as a business
He deals in rare books.
2
: to use or be involved in (something)
tales dealing in myth and mystery
We don't deal in rumor or gossip.
3
: to include (someone) in a card game
"Do you want to play cards with us?" "Sure, deal me in."
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Jon Heyman of the New York Post recently projected Suárez would sign a massive five-year, $135 million deal in free agency this winter, which would almost certainly be too rich for the Phillies' liking.
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, the Senate convened a rare Saturday session, though senators did not vote and there is no deal in sight on a potential funding compromise.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
But there's still a lot in limbo, including pay for federal workers like air traffic controllers, SNAP food assistance and the potential for political blowback to put a possible deal in jeopardy.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
General manager Brad Treliving won’t be afraid to make a deal in a short amount of time.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, the Senate convened a rare Saturday session, though senators did not vote and there is no deal in sight on a potential funding compromise.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
But there's still a lot in limbo, including pay for federal workers like air traffic controllers, SNAP food assistance and the potential for political blowback to put a possible deal in jeopardy.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
General manager Brad Treliving won’t be afraid to make a deal in a short amount of time.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
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“Deal in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deal%20in. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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