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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
Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 19 Dec. 2025
On the day Bailee was born, Jelly Roll was in prison for drug dealing.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Since the transfer portal opened last week, there has been plenty of wheeling and dealing between teams and agents.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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Noun
When Polk first moved in, drug dealing took place in front of her home.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 19 Dec. 2025
On the day Bailee was born, Jelly Roll was in prison for drug dealing.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
Verb
In dealing pitcher Edward Cabrera to the Chicago Cubs after a breakout season, the Marlins are removing a key component of their rotation.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Since the transfer portal opened last week, there has been plenty of wheeling and dealing between teams and agents.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dealing
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But such changes have always been more easily said than done because any change to the schedule — especially the addition of an NBA Cup-style in-season tournament — changes the logistics, bargaining, and tradition of baseball itself.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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The unions and the AMPTP declined to comment on the bargaining dates.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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Several vehicles that stopped behind her appear to belong to federal agents, based on activity observed in other videos.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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The sneakers have a stretchy mesh upper material that provides airflow during activity and minimizes friction, according to the brand.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Hernandez had been indicted in American courts on drug-trafficking and firearms charges and then extradited to the US.—
Chris Smith,
Vanity Fair,
13 Jan. 2026
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Police arrested Andy Alcantara-Beltre, 33, of Dorchester and charged him with unlawful possession of a gun and ammunition, trafficking a Class A substance (over 100 grams), and possession with intent to distribute a Class B substance (crack cocaine).—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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The work stoppage is occurring at multiple hospitals simultaneously, but each medical center is negotiating with the union independently.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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In the coming months, Trump all but stopped negotiating with Maduro.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Last week, the House did pass legislation to extend the expired subsidies, and negotiations have moved to the Senate.—
Blake Farmer,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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While the possibility of another strike exists if negotiations fail in the future, both sides say no one wants to repeat what happened.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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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
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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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In real life, this means that the system connects to booking systems, demand forecasting tools, and competitive intelligence platforms, creating a feedback loop that learns from every transaction.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Without meaningful investment on both sides of the transaction, the system may continue to function, but increasingly through gray-market workarounds that undermine its long-term stability.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Dealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealing. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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