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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The Community Shield is often treated as little more than the traditional curtain-raiser to a new Premier League season.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Nvidia's new funding conduit aims to treat compute infrastructure as an investable asset class.

— Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of treat

Verb

Roy can’t escape one difficult question, however, concerning his plans for what’s next after his contract’s up at the end of the season.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
And while early-onset Alzheimer’s is rare, that doesn’t mean women should ignore changes that genuinely concern them.

— Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of concern

Verb

It’s been hot in Pasadena lately, and according to Cat Chen, the best way to deal with the heat is simple—have your friends over, keep the AC running, and serve a refreshing menu alongside a crisp white wine.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
The Rio Indio reservoir project is a plan to create a new lake to feed the canal, increase water storage capacity, mitigate lower water levels and serve as a safety measure against future droughts.

— Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of serve

Verb

During Sunday's game in Atlanta between the Dream and the Fever, at least three fans were asked by WNBA security personnel to cover shirts bearing messages about transgender women participating in women's sports.

— S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Fireplaces are stocked with fragrant piñon wood, making winter stays especially cozy, while silk covers conceal TVs and handmade Le Creuset dishware keep modern amenities from disrupting the mood.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of cover

Verb

Records show Denver's own city attorneys handled the Calderon case from its filing in August 2024 until April 2026, when the City Attorney opted to hire Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell.

— Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
With Watts purportedly stressed about finances in the wake of the Late Late Show’s end, McCollough volunteered to subsidize his costs by running his social media accounts and handling odd jobs like manning his merch stand.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026

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deal (with)

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