dealing

1 of 2

noun

deal·​ing ˈdē-liŋ 

1

: method of business : manner of conduct

2

dealings plural : friendly or business interactions

dealing

2 of 2

present participle of deal entry 1

Synonyms of dealing

Noun

• interaction
• relation

Examples of dealing in a Sentence

Noun

There were reports of shady dealings between the two sides.

He has a reputation for fair dealing.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The race has heated up in recent days, as Wambsganss’ campaign and the state GOP scrutinize Rehmet’s tax dealings. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2026

Mountbatten-Windsor has vehemently denied any and all wrongdoing in his dealings with Epstein. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

Members of the No Desert Data Center Coalition filed a separate lawsuit alleging that the county’s dealings with Beale violated the state’s open meeting law. — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026

Several years deep in an NFL partnership that offered him a say in the league’s entertainment dealings, Jay-Z finally announced himself as the Super Bowl halftime show performer. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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