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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Relevance

as in concerning

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

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For some companies, that could mean treating cancellation less as an all-or-nothing event.

— Barbara Booth, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
Lifestyle Changes Making certain lifestyle choices is key to treating sleep apnea.

— Lindsay Curtis, HEALTH, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of treating

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That’s carried over into the first three games, a concerning trend for the Patriots.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
The latest OpenAI incidents did not appear to involve the disclosure of any non-public information but were concerning enough for the company to warn the federal agencies involved.

— Bernard Condon, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of concerning

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For people outside of these sensitive groups, handling a receipt is probably a very low-risk activity.

— Sean McCann, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026
Equipped with custom tactile grippers for handling automotive components, the robot boasts 56 total degrees of freedom.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of handling

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But a 2012 Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) action barred the platform from serving US customers—its most important user base—and Intrade shuttered soon thereafter.

— Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
The Riverside restaurant is by day a poolside grill serving sandwiches, salads, and pizzas, and for dinner offers a Bistronomy menu of upscale international dishes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

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dealing (with)

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