DEALING Synonyms: 142 Similar and Opposite Words

dealing 1 of 2

noun

Definition of dealing

as in bargaining

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as in activity

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dealing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of deal

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

Noun

Yes, the tracks often revolved around drug dealing. — Jabari M. Evans, The Conversation, 24 June 2026 Though the national independence be blurred by the servility of individuals, though freedom and equality have been proclaimed only to leave room for a monstrous display of slave-dealing and slave-keeping . — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026

Verb

The Democratic story continues, with the left having taken advantage of the establishment’s weakness — dealing possible damage to the whole party. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 July 2026 In dealing Herro and Jaquez, the Heat moved off a pair of players eligible for extension, after bypassing an extension window with Herro in October. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dealing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dealing

Noun

Any time the aim is to reduce dangerous capabilities, interrupt military operations, shield partners, deny an adversary freedom of action, or generate bargaining leverage, aerospace forces will carry the principal military load.

— David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
When asked about Newsom’s three-day weekend comment, Roy said state employees work five days a week, but that the union would consider a three-day weekend if it were brought to the bargaining table.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of bargaining

Noun

Before Monday’s maneuver, the Russian ship informed HMS Tyne – a British patrol vessel – of its intention to conduct live-fire activity, CNN understands.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Geomagnetic activity is expected to increase late on Tuesday, July 21 and continue into Wednesday, July 22.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of activity

Verb

The Ashaninka have become an enduring block to trafficking networks in Peru and Brazil.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
His father was a local leader during Plan Colombia, an initiative supported by the United States in 2000 that aimed to fight drug trafficking through intense militarization.

— Angie Acosta M, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Definition of trafficking

Verb

Although Chism is on administrative leave, the deals she’s participated in negotiating on behalf of Wyandotte County will remain ongoing in her absence, the Unified Government told The Star after her arrest.

— Sofi Zeman July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Buyers in markets with dense new construction have taken note, walking into builder offices and negotiating across competing communities.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Definition of negotiating

Noun

Neither side seems in the mood to talk; both have said that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) agreed in June after weeks of tortuous negotiation is no longer in effect.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Instead, the county approved a four-site plan that excludes Midland while also eliminating Sunday voting — another issue that had divided the board during lengthy negotiations.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

Definition of negotiation

Noun

Norway enjoyed their best World Cup ever, reaching the quarter-finals and beating Brazil along the way, and Haaland was at the centre of their success.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Once a deeply impoverished and remote region, Fuping county has been a posterchild for success in Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s poverty alleviation campaign over the previous decade – and officials are keen to continue to find ways to boost growth.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of success

Verb

Cavalry officers from around the world, including the United States and United Kingdom, argued strongly against trading their lovely mounts for new tanks.

— Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026
The secondary transfer window opened July 13, and the front office has already made one move, trading McGuire to Houston for a GAM bounty.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026

Definition of trading

Noun

The bill would also increase penalties for members who fail to properly disclose sales of stock, assessing fines of $2,000 or 10% of the value of the transaction, whichever is greater.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 22 July 2026
The strategy pulls shoppers in with events, classes, concerts and attractions rather than relying on transactions alone.

— Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026