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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Relevance

as in to concern

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

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The company is increasingly treating ordinary-looking eyewear as a platform for computing, AI, communication, and now hearing assistance.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026
Others may reduce benefits or consolidate staff, potentially limiting their ability to treat and serve patients.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of treat

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Bass is particularly concerned by the relative lack of specialized intervention training for patrol officers who respond to the vast majority of service calls.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
The District Court of Gelderland, sitting in Arnhem, in the Netherlands ruled in favor of Birkenstock on a landmark copyright case concerning lookalikes of the German footwear company’s classic sandals sold at Lidl stores.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of concern

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Carley Rojas Ávila is an independent journalist and editor covering travel, cuisine, and culture across Latin America and the Caribbean.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Policies are available to renters and businesses, but most are purchased by homeowners covering up to $250,000 for their property and $100,000 for belongings.

— MICHAEL PHILLIS, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of cover

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Seguin said the aircraft handled well during the first flight.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Fall might feel like the time for a long list of gardening tasks instead of new planting, but there are lots of leafy greens that retain their best flavor in cooler temperatures, and can even handle a surprise cold snap or two.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 24 Sep. 2026

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deal (with)

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