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

The ruling suggests that, should the case go to trial, Brady would be a potential witness given his familiarity with and role in the business dealings by the plaintiff and defendant. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026

The character was known for his ambition and mysterious business dealings but also had a reputation for being unlucky in love. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Tyler Nickel, Jack Kayil The Knicks did a ton of wheeling-and-dealing on draft night but selected Vanderbilt’s Tyler Nickel with the 47th pick. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026

Much like its predecessor, Yellowstone, the show leans into themes of rural politics and shady Western dealings — all the hallmarks that Taylor Sheridan fans know and love. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

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