DEAL (WITH) Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

deal (with)

verb

Definition of deal (with)

as in to treat

to behave toward in a stated way it's important to deal with others fairly

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as in to concern

to have (something) as a subject matter this textbook deals with the history of France

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This initiative aims to identify and voluntarily treat testosterone deficiencies, which naturally occur as levels decline after age 30.

— Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
She was then transported to the hospital to be treated for symptoms of chemical exposure.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of treat

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Plummeting immigration is concerning, since our data suggests that immigration was the biggest contributor to Florida’s growth since 2023.

— Matt Brooks, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Bradač’s proof concerns off-diagonal Ramsey numbers, which allow for large differences between the size of a clique and the size of an independent set.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 15 July 2026

Definition of concern

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The escalating standoff comes as the fragile truce reached last month has fractured, once again disrupting energy flows through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, which typically handles around 20% of the world's oil traffic.

— Sam Meredith,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 17 July 2026
The state attorneys general and Paramount previously agreed to link the private party suit to the states’ case, which means that Martinez-Olguin will handle the state matter as well.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 17 July 2026

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deal (with)

dean

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