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 board agreed and took a much more proactive role in our dealings with these entities. — Marci Woodward, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

The ProPublica report, published Tuesday, states that the FBI in 2024 planned to launch an investigation into Collins' dealings with Navatek, a Hawaii defense contractor and donor to her campaign. — Patrick Whittle, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026

The ProPublica report, published Tuesday, states that the FBI in 2024 planned to launch an investigation into Collins’ dealings with Navatek, a Hawaii defense contractor and donor to her campaign. — Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

For their final meeting, in September 2024, Kao handed the FBI the 50-page document detailing Navatek’s dealings with more than a dozen members of Congress and their staff. — William Turton, ProPublica, 22 Sep. 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