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
Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Hua will boost day-to-day brand deals, production, licensing and other deals for content creators.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
It is thought Eccho will no longer invest in the space and instead focus on shopping sought-after Turkish dramas such as Golden Boy and Beneath the Surface, which secured a batch of deals last week.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.
—David Hickey, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
These recent deals represent a change in direction.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Chew on this → Old-school prices are drawing crowds hungry for decades-old deals.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Keep checking back for more early Amazon Spring Sale deals on Dell and other top tech.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
At that point, Live Nation will have 30 days to divest its interests in the 13 amphitheaters and end exclusive deals for Ticketmaster for the hundreds of other venues nationwide.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Alexander Smith, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Other gear deals Prime members can shop include a portable water purifier, a headlamp, and a portable shower.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
The ruling deals a burdensome but potentially temporary blow to the DOJ’s investigation.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Shaheed, Thomas deals official Shaheed (three years, $51 million) and inside linebacker Drake Thomas (two years, $8 million) signed their contracts Wednesday.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Trump’s strike on Iran deals a major blow to Putin’s war machine in Ukraine.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Wayfair’s Epic Spring Sale includes outdoor furniture and patio decor deals up to 83 percent off.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Trade deals risk unraveling after the Supreme Court’s tariff decision.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2026
The fuel shortage deals another blow to a country that relies heavily on tourism, an industry that once generated $3 billion in annual revenue and served as a vital economic lifeline.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
The reality television show that made the family a household name has been off the air for over a decade, but the family managed to foray the cancellation of the original series into TLC spin-offs, brand deals, and social media fame.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Hua will boost day-to-day brand deals, production, licensing and other deals for content creators.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
It is thought Eccho will no longer invest in the space and instead focus on shopping sought-after Turkish dramas such as Golden Boy and Beneath the Surface, which secured a batch of deals last week.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.
—David Hickey, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
These recent deals represent a change in direction.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Chew on this → Old-school prices are drawing crowds hungry for decades-old deals.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Keep checking back for more early Amazon Spring Sale deals on Dell and other top tech.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
At that point, Live Nation will have 30 days to divest its interests in the 13 amphitheaters and end exclusive deals for Ticketmaster for the hundreds of other venues nationwide.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
Ali Larijani's death, which was confirmed by Iranian authorities, deals a significant psychological and logistical blow to the Islamic Republic, already reeling from the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, whose successor son has yet to appear in public.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Other gear deals Prime members can shop include a portable water purifier, a headlamp, and a portable shower.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
The ruling deals a burdensome but potentially temporary blow to the DOJ’s investigation.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Shaheed, Thomas deals official Shaheed (three years, $51 million) and inside linebacker Drake Thomas (two years, $8 million) signed their contracts Wednesday.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Trump’s strike on Iran deals a major blow to Putin’s war machine in Ukraine.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Wayfair’s Epic Spring Sale includes outdoor furniture and patio decor deals up to 83 percent off.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Trade deals risk unraveling after the Supreme Court’s tariff decision.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2026
The fuel shortage deals another blow to a country that relies heavily on tourism, an industry that once generated $3 billion in annual revenue and served as a vital economic lifeline.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deals
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Higher global oil prices can provide temporary fiscal relief, but Russia’s crude still trades at a significant discount, which limits the scale of any windfall.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Fundamentals Despite its dominant position in the oilfield services industry, SLB currently trades at a meaningful discount to its peers.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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One potential—though untested—workaround would be for conferences, which are private entities, to serve as a joint employer that bargains with a players’ union.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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The performers’ union and the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers, which bargains on behalf of companies like Netflix and Paramount, issued a short joint press release noting that their talks would continue.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
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The chief of staff manages White House staff, organizes the president's time and schedule, directs and manages policy development, negotiates legislation, and keeps in contact with other departments and legislators.—
Doris Alvarez Cea,
Florida Times-Union,
16 Mar. 2026
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Their goal — to demand better wages and improved working conditions as American Airlines negotiates a new contract at the airport.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While the store imports its goods from Pakistan and sells styles traditional to South Asia, Malik said his customers come from a variety of backgrounds, including from Middle Eastern and Western countries and traditions.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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An Orange County company that sells franchises for popular boutique fitness studios has reached an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission to settle allegations of rule and practice violations and will pay $17 million to franchisees.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Deals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deals. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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