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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3
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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4
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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1
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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2
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
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Amazon has deals on the exact brands the multi-hyphenate wears and raves about, plus pieces pulled straight from her playbook (cough, her Instagram, cough).
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
The Fourth of July weekend can be a good time to buy a car due to holiday deals and eager sales staff.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Major nations China and India again failed to qualify, highlighting their focus on other sports like basketball and cricket, which even impacted broadcast deals.
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Simon Chadwick,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Best Amazon Fourth of July Swim Deals Get ready to make a splash this Fourth of July with these flattering and stylish swimsuit deals.
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Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Anthropologie’s Summer Sale is pampering fashion insiders with 50-percent-off deals stacked on top of already on-sale buys, reflected in cart.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
The Lakers have made their moves, having used their assets on Kessler and cap space on long-term deals for Grimes, Mamukelashvili and Sexton.
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Dan Woike,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Keep the savings coming with more tech deals on Amazon today.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 July 2026
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
Best Pottery Barn Outlet Decor Deals Shop outlet decor deals for every room, including soft suede throw pillow covers for the living room and classic striped tea towels for the kitchen.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Standout deals for summer include 30% off the Fleur Leather Slide and 25% off the beloved and ultra-versatile Moab hiking shoes (in select colors).
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Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
There are plenty more Amazon Outlet deals to shop before prices change, including discounts on summer fashion, outdoor decor, storage solutions, and home essentials.
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Lauren Murphy,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
The week-long Amazon sales may officially be over, but the best Prime Day decor deals under $100 are still going strong.
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Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
The Supreme Court’s decision deals a devastating blow to beneficiaries of TPS holders in South Florida, the heart of the Haitian community in the United States.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Below are all the Early Anniversary sale shoe deals worth shopping, starting at $28.
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Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
That’s a 7% increase versus last season, with rookie deals up by the same percentage.
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Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
23 June 2026
Noun
Don’t wait to shop, since these fast-selling deals won’t last long.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Amazon has deals on the exact brands the multi-hyphenate wears and raves about, plus pieces pulled straight from her playbook (cough, her Instagram, cough).
—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
The Fourth of July weekend can be a good time to buy a car due to holiday deals and eager sales staff.
—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Major nations China and India again failed to qualify, highlighting their focus on other sports like basketball and cricket, which even impacted broadcast deals.
—
Simon Chadwick,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Best Amazon Fourth of July Swim Deals Get ready to make a splash this Fourth of July with these flattering and stylish swimsuit deals.
—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Anthropologie’s Summer Sale is pampering fashion insiders with 50-percent-off deals stacked on top of already on-sale buys, reflected in cart.
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
The Lakers have made their moves, having used their assets on Kessler and cap space on long-term deals for Grimes, Mamukelashvili and Sexton.
—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Keep the savings coming with more tech deals on Amazon today.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 July 2026
Verb
Keep scrolling for the can't-miss Amazon deals to snag before the long weekend comes to a close.
—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
Best Pottery Barn Outlet Decor Deals Shop outlet decor deals for every room, including soft suede throw pillow covers for the living room and classic striped tea towels for the kitchen.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Standout deals for summer include 30% off the Fleur Leather Slide and 25% off the beloved and ultra-versatile Moab hiking shoes (in select colors).
—
Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
There are plenty more Amazon Outlet deals to shop before prices change, including discounts on summer fashion, outdoor decor, storage solutions, and home essentials.
—
Lauren Murphy,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
The week-long Amazon sales may officially be over, but the best Prime Day decor deals under $100 are still going strong.
—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
The Supreme Court’s decision deals a devastating blow to beneficiaries of TPS holders in South Florida, the heart of the Haitian community in the United States.
—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Below are all the Early Anniversary sale shoe deals worth shopping, starting at $28.
—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
That’s a 7% increase versus last season, with rookie deals up by the same percentage.
—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deals
Noun
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Double bag any heavy trash bags or loads that contain a lot of wet food to prevent rips and leaks.
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Battery systems could support those loads alongside renewable generation or other power sources.
Noun
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But changing how the world executes agreements was never just about software.
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The company specializes in services like Offer in Compromise, installment agreements, and business tax resolution.
Noun
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The debate has become more urgent in recent years as heat waves have intensified, coinciding with a surge in AC sales across Europe and a growing push to more widely adopt the technology.
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Analysts widely believe Monday’s announcement is a prelude to eventual sales of both Comcast and NBCUniversal, a theory that Comcast rejects.
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All were standard, one-year Russian military contracts like those signed by foreign recruits from other countries.
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Two-way contracts, which pay half the NBA rookie minimum and do not count toward the salary cap or luxury tax, allow for players to be on their NBA team’s active list for as many as 50 regular-season games with other game action having to come in the G League.
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Put yourself in situations where people are willing to talk respectfully and address their differences.
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The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years.
Noun
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Home prices in the nation are falling, making way for potential bargains—but only the wealthiest foreigners can afford to move there.
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If this sounds like you, here’s some advice for snagging last-minute bargains.
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Fundamentals eBay trades at a discount to the industry while delivering stronger profitability than peers.
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The engineer built an agent that trades BNB sell signals, picked mainnet and connected a third-party model.
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Canada negotiates lower drug prices for all its citizens under its universal health care system.
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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.
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