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

Much of the true wheeling and dealing, if there’s any to be had, will happen after the company goes public in January. —Max Tani, semafor.com, 17 Nov. 2025

The anti-corruption agency is allegedly working on a probe into the former Zelenskyy associate's dealings with Ukraine's top drone manufacturer, Fire Point. —Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 15 Nov. 2025

Sanchez's criminal defense attorney in Indianapolis declined to discuss his client's career or legal dealings. —Lilia Wood, NBC news, 9 Nov. 2025

In breaking with the contentious dealings between the league and the NFL Players Association, Tagliabue and Upshaw kept negotiations respectful and centered on what would benefit both sides. —NPR, 9 Nov. 2025

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