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as in trafficking
to carry on the business of buying and selling goods or other property
that store deals in used furniture
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as in negotiating
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase
you're going to have to learn how to deal if you want to buy a car at a fair price
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as in activity
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Recent Examples of dealing
Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
An exciting and quotable film about the wheeling and dealing of the NFL Draft, focusing on a Cleveland Browns general manager (Kevin Costner) whose job hinges on his picks.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Reneé has filed complaints on both the state and federal level, including dealing directly with the Education Department for years.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 17 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Crack dealing and gang violence were the culprits.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
An exciting and quotable film about the wheeling and dealing of the NFL Draft, focusing on a Cleveland Browns general manager (Kevin Costner) whose job hinges on his picks.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Similar to Simmons for Tennessee, dealing Waddle would signal a look to the future rather than trying to win now.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Reneé has filed complaints on both the state and federal level, including dealing directly with the Education Department for years.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dealing
Verb
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Now — with the counter-trafficking crusade poised to continue — some members of Congress are sounding alarm bells.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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The unsealed videos showed officers, including former CMPD officer Heather Loveridge, swarming the home of a man who was accused of trafficking methamphetamine.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Appeasing and negotiating with Putin has failed for decades.—
Kathleen Collins,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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The firm’s work with multinational corporations seeking licenses and permits before government agencies (such as energy companies requesting development permits or investment companies negotiating with the Securities and Exchange Commission), or even litigating in federal court, could evaporate.—
Fabio Bertoni,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The bargaining unit would include workers across production, food service, box office and door staff at all four venues.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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More recently, Justice Brian Hagedorn stepped away from a case regarding the Act 10 public bargaining law, while Justice Janet Protasiewicz rejected calls to recuse from the case.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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As part of its tax-exempt status, the foundation is prohibited from endorsing political candidates and, generally, must be nonpartisan in its activities.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, have been under league investigation since July after an Ohio gaming commission flagged suspicious betting activity on prop bets.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Both Beijing and Washington are trading accusations that the other side's economic coercion is wreaking havoc on the global economy.—
Anthony Kuhn,
NPR,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Patriots have moved swiftly to replace safety Kyle Dugger on their 53-man roster after trading away the veteran safety to the Steelers.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This level of visibility couldn’t have come at a better time for a group of players in the midst of contentious negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA).—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
27 Oct. 2025
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The seven states dependent on the river’s dwindling flows have been locked in tense negotiations over this for years.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The desire for a more luxury lifestyle connects directly to the success of high-end real estate development in the Middle East.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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The actress was one of the women who contributed to Garavani’s success, along with Diana Vreeland and Jackie Kennedy, said Giammetti — as well as several high society women who quickly became part of the duo’s circle as well.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to the Maryland Lottery, the liquor store will receive $500 for selling a winner ticket.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Known for its best-selling air purifiers, Levoit brings that same filtration power to this vacuum.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Dealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealing. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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