deal in

verb

dealt in; dealing in; deals in
Synonyms of deal innext
1
: to buy and sell (something) as a business
He deals in rare books.
2
: to use or be involved in (something)
tales dealing in myth and mystery
We don't deal in rumor or gossip.
3
: to include (someone) in a card game
"Do you want to play cards with us?" "Sure, deal me in."

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July 31 2026 A 60-day ceasefire to allow for peace talks expires with no new deal in place. Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 The United States and India finalized a consequential trade deal in February, the first of its kind between the two countries, which promises to increase bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026 Daylight and the podcaster originally inked their distribution and monetization deal in 2025. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 Either way, though, nearly any path to a short-term turnaround for the Red Wings involves extending DeBrincat, especially if Larkin is indeed dealt in the near future. Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deal in

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“Deal in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deal%20in. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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