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
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Keep scrolling for more can’t-miss deals from Kelly Clarkson’s home collection at Wayfair.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Amazon’s stellar lineup of fashion deals doesn’t stop with these matching lounge sets.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
The company also pursued other content deals for programming that could complement its shopping offerings, like a deal to carry pickleball matches.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Know More Hochstein noted that complex nuclear deals involve protracted negotiations on issues such as verification, enrichment levels, and reporting.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The extra seventh-rounders from Carolina and Houston are for past deals.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The Broncos scout Mizzou well, as 2023 All-American running back Cody Schrader and longtime Mizzou DT Williams are both on Denver’s roster on futures deals.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
That degree of consolidation would worry rivals, which could be forced to pursue deals of their own.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
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
Shop deals on wear-anywhere staples, from loose pants and printed midi skirts to classic tees.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Apple deals this good are super rare, so don't miss out!
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
From Amazon Big Spring deals our readers love and discounts on top outdoor tools and lawn equipment at The Home Depot to tech deals at Best Buy and rare spring savings on Bluetti power stations, here's what to shop right now.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Other clearance deals worth checking out Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Amazon Spring Sale fragrance deals The Amazon Spring sale is another great opportunity to add to your fragrance stash.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
Amazon’s exclusive hub is full of limited time deals that only Prime members can access, and deals span across all categories, including home, fashion, kitchen, and gardening.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Keep scrolling for more can’t-miss deals from Kelly Clarkson’s home collection at Wayfair.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Amazon’s stellar lineup of fashion deals doesn’t stop with these matching lounge sets.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
The company also pursued other content deals for programming that could complement its shopping offerings, like a deal to carry pickleball matches.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Know More Hochstein noted that complex nuclear deals involve protracted negotiations on issues such as verification, enrichment levels, and reporting.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The extra seventh-rounders from Carolina and Houston are for past deals.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The Broncos scout Mizzou well, as 2023 All-American running back Cody Schrader and longtime Mizzou DT Williams are both on Denver’s roster on futures deals.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
That degree of consolidation would worry rivals, which could be forced to pursue deals of their own.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Shop deals on wear-anywhere staples, from loose pants and printed midi skirts to classic tees.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Apple deals this good are super rare, so don't miss out!
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
From Amazon Big Spring deals our readers love and discounts on top outdoor tools and lawn equipment at The Home Depot to tech deals at Best Buy and rare spring savings on Bluetti power stations, here's what to shop right now.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Other clearance deals worth checking out Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Amazon Spring Sale fragrance deals The Amazon Spring sale is another great opportunity to add to your fragrance stash.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deals
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The New York Jets have the most draft value of any team heading into this NFL Draft thanks largely to trades general manager Darren Mougey made at the deadline, sending away Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams for premium capital both in 2026 and 2027.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Lumen trades at a lower forward price-to-free-cash-flow and price-to-sales ratio on both 2026 and 2027 estimates.—
Justin Zacks,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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The union usually bargains in the same year as performers’ union SAG-AFTRA and directors’ union the Directors Guild of America.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 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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Spanish officials have said the government wants to shore up more Chinese investment, and boost exports to the country, even though trade is conducted by the European Union, which negotiates on behalf of all 27 member states.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Wall Group negotiates all these deals with cosmetics ambassadorships, hair product lines, top luxury brands like Hermès, Louis Vuitton and Prada, all while monitoring the work of stylists’ assistants to see who’s ready to ascend the ladder.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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During the week, Elmer shops for used Nikes, New Balances and other sneakers at thrift stores, then sells them in front of the neighborhood convenience store on the weekends.—
Wendi C. Thomas,
ProPublica,
15 Apr. 2026
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Angelika Zaber is a gardening expert working for Online Turf, which sells turf, soil, seed, and lawn care products.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
15 Apr. 2026
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