as in ton
a considerable amount
there is a great deal of waste in government
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as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
we made a deal to cooperate on the next assignment
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as in sale
the transfer of ownership of something from one person to another for a price
we closed the deal for the house last week
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as in contract
a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation
if the other party backs out of the deal after it's signed, you can sue
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as in bargain
something bought or offered for sale at a desirable price
that mail-order sweater isn't such a great deal after you factor in the cost of shipping and handling
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as in to trade
to carry on the business of buying and selling goods or other property
that store deals in used furniture
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as in to negotiate
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase
you're going to have to learn how to deal if you want to buy a car at a fair price
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Recent Examples of deal
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
The four-year deal reportedly has a total value of $285 million and contractually ties the reigning league MVP to the Thunder through the 2030-31 season.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Cameron Priester, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2025
As part of the ceasefire deal, Hezbollah was pushed away from areas bordering Israel in south Lebanon and isn’t allowed to have an armed presence south of the Litani River.
—Ahmad Mantash, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
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Noun
The expectation is that guard Dru Smith will return to the Heat on a two-way deal, as Miami extended a two-way qualifying offer to him.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
The four-year deal reportedly has a total value of $285 million and contractually ties the reigning league MVP to the Thunder through the 2030-31 season.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
The Panthers’ third-round pick (No. 96) was dealt to the Ottawa Senators in 2024 in exchange for Vladimir Tarasenko.
—Cameron Priester, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2025
As part of the ceasefire deal, Hezbollah was pushed away from areas bordering Israel in south Lebanon and isn’t allowed to have an armed presence south of the Litani River.
—Ahmad Mantash, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deal
Verb
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Baltimore's core is still very young and talented, but there are a few veterans on expiring deals who should be traded.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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Lukas Dostal, 25, is now the Anaheim Ducks’ undisputed No. 1 goaltender after veteran John Gibson was traded to the Detroit Red Wings on June 28.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Deals like those could get done before the official start time because teams are allowed to negotiate with their own free agents once the NBA Finals are finished.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
1 July 2025
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The White House told Newsweek that Trump had been working to help farmers, including eliminating 10 regulations for every new regulation, as well as negotiating the U.K. trade deal, which expanded the markets available to them.—
Billal Rahman
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Verb
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The company, founded in 1946, sells products in more than 170 countries.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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Unlike many of his peers, Leadon hasn’t sold his publishing.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Right now, 450 of my co-workers and I in the Greater Boston area are bargaining for a new contract.—
Mike Ortiz,
Boston Herald,
28 June 2025
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Whereas sellers could hold fast on their asking prices a few years ago, many are now willing to bargain.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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“Deal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deal. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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