as in loads
a considerable amount
there is a great deal of waste in government
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1
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
Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 18 June 2026
For a service built on impulse viewing, telco deals buy instant reach and built-in billing in price-sensitive markets where persuading users to sign up directly can be hard.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
The StyleCaster shopping team is dedicated to finding the best products, brands, services, sales, and deals across fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 18 June 2026
Just look at the numerous deals and UN Security Council Resolutions that promised Hezbollah’s disarmament.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Get a jump on Prime Day shopping with these early deals.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
No number of brand deals, however, can replace the institutional heft of a gallery’s backing.
—Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 18 June 2026
Earlier this month, a federal judge agreed to postpone a civil trial over the collapse after a flurry of last-minute settlements resolved most of the remaining claims, including deals resolving all pending claims over the deaths of six construction workers.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
The report estimated hospital prices would fall 18% in cities affected by anticompetitive deals.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 17 June 2026
Club president Florentino Perez already signalled before his re-election earlier this month that deals for both players had already been agreed.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 17 June 2026
This means a boatload of early Prime Day furniture deals on just about every type of seating and storage under the sun have already emerged.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026
There are plenty more Le Creuset deals worth snapping up, below—from $22.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
Shop deals on scalloped duvets and sheets, fringe shams, patchwork quilts, floral sheets, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
The ruling deals another setback to Democratic Atty.
—Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Just one of them deals, as DW would say.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Continue scrolling for more top Martha Stewart deals at Wayfair’s Memorial Day sale.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Noun
Even though the official start of the sale is still a few weeks away, Amazon has launched a few early-bird deals, including plenty of savings on Apple iPads, AirPods, and Watches.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 18 June 2026
For a service built on impulse viewing, telco deals buy instant reach and built-in billing in price-sensitive markets where persuading users to sign up directly can be hard.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
The StyleCaster shopping team is dedicated to finding the best products, brands, services, sales, and deals across fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 18 June 2026
Just look at the numerous deals and UN Security Council Resolutions that promised Hezbollah’s disarmament.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Get a jump on Prime Day shopping with these early deals.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
No number of brand deals, however, can replace the institutional heft of a gallery’s backing.
—Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 18 June 2026
Earlier this month, a federal judge agreed to postpone a civil trial over the collapse after a flurry of last-minute settlements resolved most of the remaining claims, including deals resolving all pending claims over the deaths of six construction workers.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
The report estimated hospital prices would fall 18% in cities affected by anticompetitive deals.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Verb
Until now, the emirate has mainly used public-private partnership deals for power and water projects.
—Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 17 June 2026
Club president Florentino Perez already signalled before his re-election earlier this month that deals for both players had already been agreed.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 17 June 2026
This means a boatload of early Prime Day furniture deals on just about every type of seating and storage under the sun have already emerged.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026
There are plenty more Le Creuset deals worth snapping up, below—from $22.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
Shop deals on scalloped duvets and sheets, fringe shams, patchwork quilts, floral sheets, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
The ruling deals another setback to Democratic Atty.
—Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Just one of them deals, as DW would say.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Continue scrolling for more top Martha Stewart deals at Wayfair’s Memorial Day sale.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deals
Noun
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As one of Montana’s longest standing dude ranches, the property is constantly reimagining through refined design, a wildly impressive staff, and heaps of annual events bringing loads of travelers, from local to first-time ranchers alike.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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At Cattlemen’s, still newish from its $3 million remodeling, the menu leads with a 2-pound porterhouse ($95) and loads of Western steakhouse character.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Five of those six convictions, including Teahan’s case, have ended with plea agreements before trial.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Through four interagency agreements (IAA), HHS will absorb the Offices of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Administration (OSERS) while the Justice Department will be responsible for the agency's civil rights oversight.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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At least a dozen upcoming Catalan animation titles bid fair for international sales.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Anthropic spent this spring fighting a Pentagon supply-chain-risk designation that excluded it from Defense Department contracts, a label a federal judge suggested looked like punishment after the company refused to let the military use Claude for mass surveillance and autonomous weapons.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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And that $500 million is just a fraction of what Tesla received from government grants, loans, contracts and regulatory policies.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Bear spray is intended for situations where a bear is approaching aggressively or charging.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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From June 6 to Monday, Newport Beach lifeguards conducted 12,104 preventive actions — such as advising people to avoid certain activities and moving them out of hazardous situations — and 516 rescues, according to Adam Yacenda, lifeguard battalion chief for the city’s Fire Department.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Entering the final season of a three-year, $13 million deal, McBride represents one of the best bargains in basketball.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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In other words, there are bargains to be had.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Fundamentals Booking trades at a modest discount to the industry despite stronger growth and significantly higher profitability.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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Bogost lavishes praise on hobbies (fly-fishing), crafts (knitting), and trades (woodworking) as ways to dwell in sensory experience.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Canada negotiates lower drug prices for all its citizens under its universal health care system.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The fundraising comes as SpaceX negotiates to pay razor-thin fees to the Wall Street firms, though banks are still likely to rake in about $500 million.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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“Deals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deals. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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