1
as in to treat
to behave toward in a stated way
it's important to deal with others fairly
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2
as in to concern
to have (something) as a subject matter
this textbook deals with the history of France
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deal (with)
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Baskin-Robbins is treating their rewards members to a full week of ice cream savings.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
20 July 2025 -
The 42-year-old Border Patrol agent, who was shot in the face and arm, was taken to Harlem Hospital, where he is being treated and is expected to survive, authorities said.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
20 July 2025
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The suit alleges that several internal memos concerning drugs and other contraband have gone unheeded for years.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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The warning was released on Monday at 4:41 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 4:47 p.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot
Updated July 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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Jackson nursed him back to health by covering his feet with a medicated balm and became acutely aware of the need to protect her pets from the hot summer sun and heatwaves.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Raise salaries, diminish contractual obligations to teach, include the expenses of laboratory instruction and add the depreciation of expensive buildings — all factors in the sciences — and tuition becomes wholly inadequate to cover even the cost of instruction.—
Clifford Ando,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Trott is currently serving as chief executive of the company’s iron ore division.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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Chui and Pang danced, ate cake and toasted with bubbly drinks served in the clear cups typically used on planes.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The city and its utilities department is handling the acts of vandalism, working with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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All consular and diplomatic affairs related to the country are instead handled through the Indian Embassy in Djibouti, across the Red Sea.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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“Deal (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deal%20%28with%29. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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