DEALING (WITH) Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

dealing (with)

verb

Definition of dealing (with)

present participle of deal (with)

as in being (to)

to behave toward in a stated way it's important to deal with others fairly

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as in concerning

to have (something) as a subject matter this textbook deals with the history of France

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Instead of treating production as a series of separate steps, the model is intended to create a smoother flow of materials, modules and work through the factory.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Surely, that will be consumed by production equipment as the NFL is treating this game like a mini-Super Bowl, complete with the Jonas Brothers performing at halftime.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of treating

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No objection was raised during the hearing concerning the manner in which the Court questioned the witness or conducted the proceedings.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
For Sherman, the fact that a company that largely caters to women would use ALPR technology was particularly concerning.

— Kara McGrath, Allure, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of concerning

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The robot is designed as a general-purpose platform capable of handling a broad range of applications and improving through self-reinforcement from real-world experience.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026
The only people who seem to, frankly, are the leaders at Western Michigan, the ones with the biggest complaint about this and the ones who seem to be handling it the most maturely.

— Will Leitch, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of handling

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The outreach is part of an attempt to rebuild regional ties that deteriorated after Min Aung Hlaing ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's government in February 2021 while serving as army chief.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
Skywalker Ranch, in addition to serving as Lucasfilm’s audio postproduction and sound facility, is also a working Wagyu cattle farm.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026

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dealing (with)

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