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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Another point is to mandate that all military intelligence infrastructure treats AI-derived target assessments as highly suspect, rather than highly accurate.

— Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The Ojai Raptor Center, which has been treating Jackie, said the bald eagle's bloodwork indicates anemia.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of treat

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New to this generation, the Galaxy Watch 9 will monitor your overnight vitals, including your blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), heart rate, heart rate variability, respiratory rate, and skin temperature, to surface any concerning measurements.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas, the state’s top elections official, conceded the errors that led to lawsuits by Democrats in Hartford and Enfield concerning the gathering of petition signatures in order to force a primary.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of concern

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The area is considered strategically significant for its proximity to the Taipei port and beaches in Taiwan that could serve as a valuable staging area for the Chinese military.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Yet, these innovative platforms face limitations, such as serving crypto companies, due to their reliance on partner banks and conservative regulatory interpretations.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of serve

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Over the years, she's been given a moon rock and received a piece of gold foil that covered the Apollo 11 capsule — a gift from one of the Navy frogmen who helped recover the command module and its crew.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
The program covers up to 80% of the costs to rent and provides $10,000 grants to cover the costs of things like permit fees and insurance expenses.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026

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deal (with)

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