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

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

What drove Roosevelt to diverge from his predecessors in his press dealings? —JSTOR Daily, 7 Nov. 2025

These dealings reportedly happened at the same time Giuliani, Parnas and Fruman were trying to pressure the Ukrainian government to investigate Joe Biden, then a presidential candidate. —Deena Sabry, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025

The president has been receiving some backlash from his core supporters over his emphasis on foreign policy and international dealings rather than his pledged America first promises. —Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 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