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

Maduro has previously denied accusations of drug-dealing. —Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2026

This storyline played a key role in revealing tensions and controversies around Mary’s character and her dealings within the social circle depicted on the show. —Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026

Once seen as an opportunity for college athletes to earn a second chance elsewhere — even when transfer students had to sit out an entire season — the portal has now become the Wild West, a place of seemingly unregulated wheeling and dealing. —Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026

Teams and sponsors necessarily collaborate in business dealings. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Dec. 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