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

By identifying exactly what the frustration concerns before reacting, leaders are more likely to channel emotion toward fixing broken systems instead of attacking individuals.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
At least as far as productivity is concerned, there is some merit to this thinking.

— Kenneth S. Rogoff, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of concern

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The rapper, born Kentrell Gaulden, was sentenced to 23 months in federal prison with credit for time served dating back to at least May 2024.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
Earlier this week, the EFL confirmed it had been served with legal proceedings by the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) over changes enacted in League One, with the PFA citing insufficient consultation on the rule amendments.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of serve

Verb

William Simms Simms Family There are online fundraisers set up to help the families cover the costs of funerals as well as other expenses.

— Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
For example, people in the US will only see a small part of the sun covered by the moon, while Europe and northwestern Africa will experience a more dramatic cloaking of much of the sun, according to NASA.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of cover

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The lawsuit argued that the new rules incorrectly preempt states’ powers to regulate how the interest generated by mortgage escrow accounts is handled.

— P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Zaslav’s latest sale of 773,173 shares of WBD stock, for an aggregate market value of $21,655,292, was handled on his behalf by Fidelity Brokerage Services, according to a company filing with the SEC Thursday.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

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deal (with)

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