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
Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Israel did not confirm its acceptance, and when the US has previously touted possible deals, Israeli leaders have publicly pledged to continue their assault.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Instead of chasing personal brand deals or viral fame, these creators are sharing practical skills, rallying volunteers, and spreading the message of self-sufficiency and mutual support.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Trade policy concerns have diminished over the past two months as a series of trade deals have been struck, and a loose template appears to be emerging that includes the use of import/export quotas and investment agreements alongside tariffs to achieve the administration’s trade policy agenda.
—Jeffrey Schulze, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The two tickets for $50 deals include unreserved parking.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Then keep scrolling to shop more fall-ready Pottery Barn bedding deals.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Grab these early Halloween deals now so you can be prepared when October 31st rolls around.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
A lot of the chummy discussion involved Malone and the other execs reminiscing about their past deals and ventures.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Keep scrolling for more Reebok sneaker deals worth shopping at Target’s Labor Day Sale.
—Melody Kazel, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Each hit deals a significant amount of poison buildup.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
The residency, which deals heavily in nostalgia, has made full use of the Sphere's immersive tech experience.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Spotify has entered into a direct licensing deal with Kobalt, the companies announced on Wednesday, the latest of several music publishing deals the streaming service has secured in 2025.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
But as the year progresses, carmakers are not expected to offer a lot of deals, said Cox Automotive executive analyst Erin Keating.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Israel did not confirm its acceptance, and when the US has previously touted possible deals, Israeli leaders have publicly pledged to continue their assault.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Instead of chasing personal brand deals or viral fame, these creators are sharing practical skills, rallying volunteers, and spreading the message of self-sufficiency and mutual support.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Trade policy concerns have diminished over the past two months as a series of trade deals have been struck, and a loose template appears to be emerging that includes the use of import/export quotas and investment agreements alongside tariffs to achieve the administration’s trade policy agenda.
—Jeffrey Schulze, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The two tickets for $50 deals include unreserved parking.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Then keep scrolling to shop more fall-ready Pottery Barn bedding deals.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Grab these early Halloween deals now so you can be prepared when October 31st rolls around.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
A lot of the chummy discussion involved Malone and the other execs reminiscing about their past deals and ventures.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
The city’s decision deals a major blow to Mayor Francis Suarez.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Keep scrolling for more Reebok sneaker deals worth shopping at Target’s Labor Day Sale.
—Melody Kazel, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Each hit deals a significant amount of poison buildup.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
The residency, which deals heavily in nostalgia, has made full use of the Sphere's immersive tech experience.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Spotify has entered into a direct licensing deal with Kobalt, the companies announced on Wednesday, the latest of several music publishing deals the streaming service has secured in 2025.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deals
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In this sequel to The Ice Road that trades Canadian ice flats for cliff-edge drop-offs and hairpin passes, Neeson’s grieving character Mike McCann heads to the Himalayas to scatter his brother’s ashes.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Smurfit Westrock trades below its initial debut on the NYSE, which aligns with the Financial Times’ findings from a broader survey of transplants.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The labor group bargains on behalf of workers in film, television, podcasting, broadcast and online news.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Aug. 2025
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In this liminal space between reality and the afterlife, Frida bargains with la Catrina, an alluring female embodiment of death popular in Mexican culture.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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Would all athletes at one university form a unit that negotiates a CBA?—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The company has affiliation agreements with 227 other local stations and negotiates retransmission rights for those with YouTube TV and other virtual pay-TV providers.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Howard sells his smug malice, digging into Matt in a way no one has before until the whole thing devolves into a physical fight.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Scandi distributor REinvent International Sales sells the Couple Next Door format on the international market, and the Dutch format The Neighbors, on which season one was based.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Deals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deals. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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