deal with
verb
dealt with; dealing with; deals with
1
: to be about (something) : to have (something) as a subject
Her speech dealt with health care and the nation's economy.
The film deals with some serious issues.
2
: to make business agreements with (someone)
He deals fairly with all his customers.
Their salespeople are very easy to deal with.
3
: to do something about (a person or thing that causes a problem or difficult situation)
The government dealt harshly with the rebels.
I'll deal with you later.
We weren't able/equipped/prepared to deal with such a large crowd of people.
4
: to accept or try to accept (something that is true and cannot be changed)
She's still trying to deal with his death.
The weather is bad, but we'll just have to deal with it.
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Right backs Nahuel Molina and Gonzalo Montiel are dealing with muscle injuries as is midfielder Leandro Paredes.
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Débora Rey, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
As part of his deal with then-President Biden’s Justice Department, Irizarry pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor charge of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, and was sentenced to 14 days in jail.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Getty Images The New York Yankees have spent much of the 2026 season dealing with injuries to some of the biggest names on their roster.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Most importantly, Towns neutralized Spurs megastar Victor Wembanyama, who looked outmatched almost each time dealing with the Knicks star in the first half.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 6 June 2026
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Débora Rey, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
As part of his deal with then-President Biden’s Justice Department, Irizarry pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor charge of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, and was sentenced to 14 days in jail.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Getty Images The New York Yankees have spent much of the 2026 season dealing with injuries to some of the biggest names on their roster.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Most importantly, Towns neutralized Spurs megastar Victor Wembanyama, who looked outmatched almost each time dealing with the Knicks star in the first half.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 6 June 2026
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“Deal with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deal%20with. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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