deal in

verb

dealt in; dealing in; deals in
Synonyms of deal innext
1
: to buy and sell (something) as a business
He deals in rare books.
2
: to use or be involved in (something)
tales dealing in myth and mystery
We don't deal in rumor or gossip.
3
: to include (someone) in a card game
"Do you want to play cards with us?" "Sure, deal me in."

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Bloys had most recently signed a five-year deal in October 2022 than kept him with the company through most of 2027. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026 Built in 1784, the home was originally occupied by a prominent Salem merchant dealing in rum and Sumatran pepper. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026 On September 9, The Athletic reported that the Inter Miami star had agreed a deal in principle to buy the side, who play in Spain’s second division, also known as Segunda. — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Police said at the time that there was no evidence suggesting Evans used his position as a police officer to conduct drug deals in the community. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deal in

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“Deal in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deal%20in. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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