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
Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
But there are deals and there is this deal.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Best Outdoor Furniture Deals Wayfair just dropped tons of new outdoor furniture deals right in time for backyard season.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
The partnership with Oterra comes after WWD reported on how beauty and wellness investors are increasingly eyeing food, with deals for products that fuse food, wellness and an inside-out approach to beauty multiplying.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
At the same time, deals have been struck with HBO Max (France, Central and Eastern Europe, Poland), Movistar Plus+ (Spain), Telia Estonia (Estonia), Telia Play (Lithuania), Tet+ (Latvia), Stan (Australia), Sky New Zealand and beIN across the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Following pressure and deals between the European Union, Spain and the governments of Morocco, Mauritania, Senegal and Gambia, arrivals have fallen dramatically, with just over 2,000 migrants landing in the Canaries in the first four months of 2026.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
The question is whether the system, left to its own devices, will ever generate the internal pressure to close deals faster.
—George Heller, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 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.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
This episode deals pretty much exclusively with the team’s incoming rookie class.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Keep scrolling below to get a better look at our favorite Amazon Outlet deals under $25 before April ends.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Find more Kate Spade Outlet handbag deals below, all under $100.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
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
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
Noun
Members can join for free and receive a free birthday gift in the form of a discount code delivered by email during their birthday month, along with access to member-exclusive deals, limited-edition releases, and early access to new products, as well as upcoming sales.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
But there are deals and there is this deal.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Best Outdoor Furniture Deals Wayfair just dropped tons of new outdoor furniture deals right in time for backyard season.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
The partnership with Oterra comes after WWD reported on how beauty and wellness investors are increasingly eyeing food, with deals for products that fuse food, wellness and an inside-out approach to beauty multiplying.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
At the same time, deals have been struck with HBO Max (France, Central and Eastern Europe, Poland), Movistar Plus+ (Spain), Telia Estonia (Estonia), Telia Play (Lithuania), Tet+ (Latvia), Stan (Australia), Sky New Zealand and beIN across the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Following pressure and deals between the European Union, Spain and the governments of Morocco, Mauritania, Senegal and Gambia, arrivals have fallen dramatically, with just over 2,000 migrants landing in the Canaries in the first four months of 2026.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
The question is whether the system, left to its own devices, will ever generate the internal pressure to close deals faster.
—George Heller, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 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.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Also deals on cocktails, beers, wine and well drinks.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
This episode deals pretty much exclusively with the team’s incoming rookie class.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Keep scrolling below to get a better look at our favorite Amazon Outlet deals under $25 before April ends.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Find more Kate Spade Outlet handbag deals below, all under $100.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deals
Verb
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Now trades again will matter, will have to matter.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Some critics argue that the clean energy transition simply trades one dependency for another, shifting reliance from fossil fuels controlled by unstable actors to supply chains heavily concentrated in China.—
Jennifer Granholm,
semafor.com,
30 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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Or, debt forgiveness, also known as debt settlement — which is where a debt relief company negotiates to reduce your balance in return for a lower lump-sum payment — could be the better route.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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As Maxey negotiates his first season as the 76ers’ predominant number-one option, the lessons are coming daily.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2026
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Lucas — a prominent backer of legalizing marijuana — has said the store sells legal hemp and CBD products.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Jim Falk, who sells seeds and grows crops on a 700-acre farm in western Minnesota with his son, farms specialty soybeans for customers overseas.—
Star Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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“Deals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deals. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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