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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Plus, the latest on the condition of the sloths being treated at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, and the next steps in their care.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026 -
The birth control shot shouldn’t be treated differently.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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New government wants to unblock frozen EU funds Magyar’s administration is expected to transform political dynamics within the European Union, where the former prime minister had upended the bloc by frequently vetoing key decisions, most recently concerning support for neighboring Ukraine.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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As far as drugs are concerned, alcohol’s toll is only outpaced by the prolonged damage of tobacco.—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
12 May 2026
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Pour in an additional 4 cups water (chicken should be covered; if not, add more water).—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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Designers were clever enough to install a series of waterfalls that spill into the pool to cover up traffic noise from the pool’s location.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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The story follows Frederic Henry, a young American ambulance driver serving in Italy who is wounded during the war and falls in love with the British nurse Catherine Barkley.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Shares in Autodesk, which mainly serves industries like construction and architecture, have fallen by almost 20%.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Wear gloves when handling it and wash your hands immediately after.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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The conversion is being handled by SDFX Studios (formerly Stereo D), the same company del Toro worked with on Pacific Rim.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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“Deal (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deal%20%28with%29. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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