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

Personal weapons would be dealt with under Palestinian legislation. — Emma Nicholson, CBS News, 31 July 2026

On Thursday, the team agreed to a one-year deal with Deebo Samuel, a longtime member of their offense, who will likely slip into his familiar Z receiver position after a flare-up of Ricky Pearsall’s recurring knee injury. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Two Republican senators are withholding their support for Blanche due to the Department of Justice's deal with the president to end his IRS lawsuit. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 31 July 2026

Watt has gained momentum in recent years, signing a multi-year deal with CBS in 2023 to serve as a studio analyst, following his retirement after playing years with the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 31 July 2026