as in loads
a considerable amount
there is a great deal of waste in government
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as in agreements
an arrangement about action to be taken
we made a deal to cooperate on the next assignment
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as in sales
the transfer of ownership of something from one person to another for a price
we closed the deal for the house last week
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as in contracts
a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation
if the other party backs out of the deal after it's signed, you can sue
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as in situations
position with regard to conditions and circumstances
we don't yet know what the deal is with the new manager
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as in bargains
something bought or offered for sale at a desirable price
that mail-order sweater isn't such a great deal after you factor in the cost of shipping and handling
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as in trades
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 negotiates
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 deals
Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
The club, owned by Connecticut Sports Group, led by managing partner André Swanston, forged ahead with its inaugural season in MLS Next Pro anyway, securing deals to play around the state this year.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Protecting a nation’s currency and financial stability are serious matters, ill-suited to risk-taking and chancy deals.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Memorial Day Weekend is fast approaching, and some brands are doing us all a favor by serving up early deals and coupon codes.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 14 May 2026
The Players Alliance was founded a little over a year ago, with the mission of informing consumers about the inner workings of deals like the EA acquisition and preserving the gaming community.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
However, investors looking for the absolute lowest pricing may still find slightly better deals.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Continue reading … STREAM SCHEME — Streaming giant expands to five football matchups while ruling out league-wide deals.
—FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Then keep scrolling to shop more can’t-miss sneaker deals at Amazon.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
ABC News, 3 May 2026
Also deals on cocktails, beers, wine and well drinks.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
This episode deals pretty much exclusively with the team’s incoming rookie class.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Keep scrolling below to get a better look at our favorite Amazon Outlet deals under $25 before April ends.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Find more Kate Spade Outlet handbag deals below, all under $100.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
When life deals you lemons, just make lemonade.
—Chi Varnado, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Jaclyn Ocumpaugh, an associate professor of curriculum and instruction at the University of Houston whose research deals directly with AI in education, said there are a large range of models in the space and that they are not all created equal with the same depth of research and fine-tuning.
—Jon Poorman, Houston Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026
Apple deals this good are super rare, so don't miss out!
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
But this number dwindles to just 22 percent in the festival’s marquee competition program, which features films that most often go on to win awards and land top distribution deals.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
The club, owned by Connecticut Sports Group, led by managing partner André Swanston, forged ahead with its inaugural season in MLS Next Pro anyway, securing deals to play around the state this year.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Protecting a nation’s currency and financial stability are serious matters, ill-suited to risk-taking and chancy deals.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Memorial Day Weekend is fast approaching, and some brands are doing us all a favor by serving up early deals and coupon codes.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 14 May 2026
The Players Alliance was founded a little over a year ago, with the mission of informing consumers about the inner workings of deals like the EA acquisition and preserving the gaming community.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
However, investors looking for the absolute lowest pricing may still find slightly better deals.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Continue reading … STREAM SCHEME — Streaming giant expands to five football matchups while ruling out league-wide deals.
—FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Then keep scrolling to shop more can’t-miss sneaker deals at Amazon.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Verb
The Supreme Court deals a blow to the Voting Rights Act.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Also deals on cocktails, beers, wine and well drinks.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
This episode deals pretty much exclusively with the team’s incoming rookie class.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Keep scrolling below to get a better look at our favorite Amazon Outlet deals under $25 before April ends.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Find more Kate Spade Outlet handbag deals below, all under $100.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
When life deals you lemons, just make lemonade.
—Chi Varnado, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Jaclyn Ocumpaugh, an associate professor of curriculum and instruction at the University of Houston whose research deals directly with AI in education, said there are a large range of models in the space and that they are not all created equal with the same depth of research and fine-tuning.
—Jon Poorman, Houston Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026
Apple deals this good are super rare, so don't miss out!
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deals
Noun
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There are loads of under-the-radar towns along these states' coastlines that have their own unique charms and draws.—
Amy Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Buckle up for loads of action and a wild ride through SoCal history and haunts.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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They’re caught up in this bureaucratic system, this transfer system, these standardization agreements across state lines, so that anybody can move anywhere.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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The Pisces Moon trine Jupiter favors agreements, good timing, and ideas that travel well when spoken plainly.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The other three sales were the hyperscalers.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Extensive fraud in sales transaction reporting likely means the state has lost out on millions of dollars in marijuana excise tax revenue while businesses that follow the law have paid more than their fair share, industry insiders claim.—
Christopher Osher,
ProPublica,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Surrogacy contracts that treat preborn lives as transferable goods should be outlawed.—
Kimberly Bird,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Heyman put the onus on Rhodes – the face of the blue brand – to make Gunther sign the contracts.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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At the same time, Walmsley went on, situations like the one in Arcadia are forcing an industry-wide reckoning.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Last season, the Royals thrived in these situations with a 33-19 record that was the third-best in baseball.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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Kelly was one of the best bargains in hockey this year, scoring 21 goals despite making just $825,000.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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Or, in this new NIL world, where the bargains are found.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Any team that trades for Giannis is likely going to want a long-term commitment from him to give up the players and draft picks needed to acquire him.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Hermes currently trades at 33 times forward earnings, compared to 31 for Kering, 24 for Richemont and 20 for LVMH.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
Verb
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That unit includes the pharmacy benefits manager Caremark, which negotiates drug discounts with manufacturers on behalf of insurance plans, creates lists of medications, or formularies, that are covered by insurance, and reimburses pharmacies for prescriptions.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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The actors union’s new agreement with the trade group that negotiates with Hollywood unions on behalf of the major studios will reportedly improve AI protections and boost the guild’s pension fund.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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“Deals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deals. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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