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

Afterward, competitors often deal with bloating, nausea, and dehydration, requiring hours or even days to recover. — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Iranians who spoke to NBC News described losing their jobs, dealing with the financial damage caused by the war and trying to cope with soaring prices on everyday goods like meat and eggs. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 3 July 2026

In Flossie’s new deal with Raq, her ladies now also deliver narcotics to buyers. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 July 2026

Those funds will come from community benefits dollars included in the government’s deal with the American Royal, which is in the process of building its new location in west KCK. — Sofi Zeman july 3, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026