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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All six victims are still being treated, with one listed was seriously injured while the others received more minor injuries, according to police.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025 -
The Trump administration and the European Union are fast-tracking discussions toward a trade deal, but America’s right sometimes treats the bloc as more foe than friend.—
Adam Goldman Jeanna Smialek Ameera Harouda Miriam Jordan,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The incident was reported Friday at 9:17 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 9:20 a.m.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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Reports of unrest outside the city, including in Paramount, are deeply concerning.—
Jack Moore,
ABC News,
8 June 2025
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On a recent cold, rainy day, as thick fog covered the horizon, geologist Rick Wooten climbed up to the site of an enormous landslide that tore part of the mountain down to the bedrock and killed 11 people from one family.—
Laura Sullivan,
NPR,
8 June 2025
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Lionsgate typically covers two-thirds of its production budgets with international sales, which helps offset underperforming theatrical titles.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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The sales tax measure would be limited to areas served by MTS, so North County communities would be excluded because they are served by the North County Transit District.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Meanwhile, a close friend—formerly —serves as the operating partner, managing the day-to-day logistics.—
Kristen Philipkoski,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Intelligent chatbots and virtual assistants can handle many customer queries, freeing up human agents for more complex interactions.—
Ivan Ostojić,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The Yanks lobbed them the title, and the Dodgers were barely able to handle the throw.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Deal (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deal%20%28with%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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