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as in bargaining
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as in activity
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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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Recent Examples of dealing
Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Crack dealing and gang violence were the culprits.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
In 2002, the brutal murder of an entire family who had complained to police about drug dealing shocked the city.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
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Noun
And, after 11 years of frequent wheeling and dealing, who exactly is baseball’s most tireless, eccentric general manager?
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Crack dealing and gang violence were the culprits.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
Week 15 has arrived, with the Atlanta Falcons kicking it off by dealing a significant blow to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ playoff hopes.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
In 2002, the brutal murder of an entire family who had complained to police about drug dealing shocked the city.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 13 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dealing
Noun
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Again leading bargaining for the union will be Ellen Stutzman, the WGA West executive director who helmed the talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers amid a 148-day strike in 2023.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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The order applies to federal employees in programs or offices where the plaintiff unions have members or bargaining units.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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In addition to the murder charge, Thompson faces charges of committing a terroristic act, aggravated assault, engaging in violent criminal group activity and endangering the welfare of a minor, according to the jail roster.—
Rafael Escalera Montoto,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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The pageant activities began on Sunday in Bangkok.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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All except Smith were charged with trafficking Class A drugs.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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In one case, McGuire said five people are charged in connection with trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine and marijuana into the Trousdale Correctional Facility.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
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Schumer on Saturday persisted in arguing that Republicans should accept a one-year extension of the subsidies before negotiating the future of the tax credits.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Senate Democrat leader Chuck Schumer argues Republicans should accept a one-year extension of the subsidies before negotiating the future of the tax credits.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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His resignation comes after last month's trial in which inflammatory texts Phelps sent during contentious revenue-sharing negotiations were revealed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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Oman played an instrumental role in the back-channel negotiations between Iran, the United States, and Europe that led to the Iran nuclear deal in 2015.—
Galip Dalay,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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My highest priority, now and always, is the well-being and success of our students, teachers, and the staff who support them.—
Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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This comes roughly a year after the success of Weaver’s unit during the 2025 season led to interviews with the New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears for their head coach openings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Young’s agents were having conversations with the Hawks, who sit at 17-21 so far this season, about trading their client out of Atlanta.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Today, Netflix’s stock price is trading well beneath the low end of its collar, reducing the value offered to WBD shareholders.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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That’s because the Panthers operated this week with 52 players on the active roster — one below the limit — thanks to some transactions earlier in the week.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Credit card payment fees on retail transactions—some of which are as high as 4%—are another source of support for card rewards, and some experts believe swipe fees could have a more direct financial connection to the rewards system.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Dealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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