deal with

verb

dealt with; dealing with; deals with

1

: to be about (something) : to have (something) as a subject

Her speech dealt with health care and the nation's economy.

The film deals with some serious issues.

2

: to make business agreements with (someone)

He deals fairly with all his customers.

Their salespeople are very easy to deal with.

3

: to do something about (a person or thing that causes a problem or difficult situation)

The government dealt harshly with the rebels.

I'll deal with you later.

We weren't able/equipped/prepared to deal with such a large crowd of people.

4

: to accept or try to accept (something that is true and cannot be changed)

She's still trying to deal with his death.

The weather is bad, but we'll just have to deal with it.

Examples of deal with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Unlike other defendants, Mangione doesn't have a plea deal with prosecutors. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

That opened the door back up for Storch, whose initial bid through Arise Capital Partners had fallen short, to eventually sign off a deal with the EFL’s approval in time to spark a party on the final day. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

As the renewal was pending, the company made a deal with the Greenland Airports authority to store equipment at the nearby Nerlerit Inaat Airport. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Kasdan and Shiban both have some experience on YA shows and/or those dealing with otherworldly elements. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026