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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Too often, workplaces still treat caregiving as an interruption rather than a natural part of life.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025 -
All were treated and released Sunday morning, officials said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, standing idly by while a kid makes concerning choices can feel like an abdication of parental responsibility.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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At least as far as public opinion is concerned, voting by mail is here to stay.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Medicare and Medicaid plans are also required to cover vaccines based on ACIP recommendations.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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What To Know In its latest global tropics hazards outlook, covering September 10-16 and September 17-23, the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) indicated at least a 20 percent chance of cyclone formation, at least of tropical depression strength, in the Florida, Gulf, and Caribbean region.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Washington served in the department for 30 years and was promoted to chief in 2021.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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The cavernous convention center served as a temporary shelter for thousands of displaced residents.—
Mandi Wright,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Kelsey Mitchell #0 of the Indiana Fever handles the ball during the first half of the WNBA game at PHX Arena on August 07, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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This student’s outbursts had been an ongoing issue for three years, and Elliot quickly realized that few teachers had received the necessary restraint training to handle this student.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Deal (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deal%20%28with%29. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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