dealing

noun

deal·​ing ˈdē-liŋ 

1

: method of business : manner of conduct

2

dealings plural : friendly or business interactions

Synonyms of dealing

• interaction
• relation

Examples of dealing in a Sentence

There were reports of shady dealings between the two sides.

He has a reputation for fair dealing.

Recent Examples on the Web

Gates has maintained that his dealings with Epstein were limited to discussions about his charitable work, and has said meeting with him was an error of judgment. —Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026

Mandelson, who was fired in September on orders from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after revelations about his dealings with Epstein, has previously denied any wrongdoing. —Dan Mangan,lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026

After he's dispatched, Isabel and Jay crack his database of dirt, revealing all of the first family's shady dealings. —Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026

Many American firms, wary of corruption and instability, decided to stay away from business dealings in the region. —Nicolas Niarchos, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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