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as in being (to)
to behave toward in a stated way
it's important to deal with others fairly
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2
as in concerning
to have (something) as a subject matter
this textbook deals with the history of France
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dealing (with)
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Minutes before the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School, administrators and officers went to intercept a freshman student named Colt Gray, whose concerning comments that morning had raised several red flags.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026 -
Liverpool had raced into a 3-0 first-half lead but showed concerning vulnerability in defence all game, and were ultimately grateful to a late Axel Disasi own goal to settle their nerves.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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More recently, trials of transcutaneous devices, often placed around the neck or in the outer ear, have shown promising results in treating conditions including diabetes, Crohn’s disease, fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
2 Mar. 2026
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In attempting to mitigate that risk, the firm focused on how ongoing issues in Duke’s athletics department could trigger labor unrest, treating athlete empowerment as a variable to be monitored, managed and, if necessary, contained.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Although its role is limited to coordinating referrals, Carenector is working with independent security auditors to validate that its operational and data-handling practices align with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Humane World for Animals helped with documenting the scene, handling the cats and providing veterinary care, officials said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Westport Café, a neighborhood French spot serving until midnight, is a recommendation from the owners.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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South Sudan With Luol Deng serving as president of the country’s basketball federation, South Sudan has been a slow and steady success story in international hoops, culminating with a near-upset of Team USA in a pre-Olympic 2024 exhibition.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Dealing (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealing%20%28with%29. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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