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
Mark Puleo, New York Times, 21 May 2026
There are Netflix documentaries, Florida real estate deals and investments in a slew of startups.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Combine your lodging discount with water park passes (included with every stay) for maximum value, and check for seasonal Great Wolf Lodge deals that may include dining credits or attraction passes as well as room savings.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Yet many of the investment deals on offer are sketchy and tenuously legitimate—the digital equivalent of a man in a trenchcoat offering his wares on the sidewalk.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
The other African nations known to sign deals are Congo, Equatorial Guinea, South Sudan, Rwanda, Uganda, Eswatini, Ghana and Cameroon.
—ABC News, 20 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, 20 May 2026
The Players Alliance was founded a little over a year ago, with the mission of informing consumers about the inner workings of deals like the EA acquisition and preserving the gaming community.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
However, investors looking for the absolute lowest pricing may still find slightly better deals.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 22 May 2026
Continue scrolling for more top Martha Stewart deals at Wayfair’s Memorial Day sale.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
The decision by the Senate's parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, deals a blow to Trump and his administration, which has sought the money for security purposes related to the ballroom.
—Nolan D. McCaskill, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Apple deals this good don't come around too often.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
The Supreme Court deals a blow to the Voting Rights Act.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
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
Find more Kate Spade Outlet handbag deals below, all under $100.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
The promotion, which does not yet have any media distribution deals or fighters signed, has ambitions for a debut in the first quarter of 2027.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 21 May 2026
There are Netflix documentaries, Florida real estate deals and investments in a slew of startups.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Combine your lodging discount with water park passes (included with every stay) for maximum value, and check for seasonal Great Wolf Lodge deals that may include dining credits or attraction passes as well as room savings.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Yet many of the investment deals on offer are sketchy and tenuously legitimate—the digital equivalent of a man in a trenchcoat offering his wares on the sidewalk.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
The other African nations known to sign deals are Congo, Equatorial Guinea, South Sudan, Rwanda, Uganda, Eswatini, Ghana and Cameroon.
—ABC News, 20 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, 20 May 2026
The Players Alliance was founded a little over a year ago, with the mission of informing consumers about the inner workings of deals like the EA acquisition and preserving the gaming community.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
However, investors looking for the absolute lowest pricing may still find slightly better deals.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Verb
Their neighbours include Oli (Jay Lycurgo), a loveable goofball who deals heroin to make ends meet, and Conor (Daryl McCormack), whose struggles with alcohol intensify as his pregnant wife Sophie (Lucie Shorthouse) nears her due date.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 22 May 2026
Continue scrolling for more top Martha Stewart deals at Wayfair’s Memorial Day sale.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
The decision by the Senate's parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, deals a blow to Trump and his administration, which has sought the money for security purposes related to the ballroom.
—Nolan D. McCaskill, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Apple deals this good don't come around too often.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
The Supreme Court deals a blow to the Voting Rights Act.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
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
Find more Kate Spade Outlet handbag deals below, all under $100.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deals
Noun
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Levi’s went on a prolific streak of collaborations by releasing three collections with Nike and Jordan Brand from last July through January, and during that time and onward denim has been popping up on loads more in-line releases under the Nike umbrella.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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There’s plenty of space in the rear too, with loads of head and legroom for adult passengers.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Separately, HiCloud also signed operational agreements with partners, including Shenergy Group, Shanghai Telecom, CCCC Third Harbor Engineering, and others.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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This bill would authorize the state to enter into agreements with individual bargaining units to roll out the holiday.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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Now Imax appears to be going through a possible sales exercise again as major Hollywood studios double down on theatrical releases with longer windows and premium screen experiences coming out of the pandemic.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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Elastica will distribute the film in Spain, and Goodfellas is handling international sales.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Black entrepreneurs continue to face tremendous obstacles securing funding, city contracts and institutional support.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Workers had demanded a formalization of bonuses in their contracts, the scrapping of bonus caps, and a payout of 15% of Samsung's operating profits as bonuses.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 May 2026
Noun
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In many situations, yes — filing for bankruptcy can stop garnishment actions tied to certain debts, but the outcome depends on who is collecting the debt and what type of garnishment is occurring.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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After four years of such calls, these front-line mental health care workers have learned how to diffuse such situations, in this case, providing contacts for local therapists likely to be able to meet quickly and assigning a case manager to start the process of restoring Medi-Cal coverage.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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Best Summer Quilts at Quince I’ve been a shopping writer for years, testing all types of bedding—from buzzy Instagram brands to budget-friendly bargains—and have been consistently impressed by Quince’s lineup.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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Subnautica 2, in its final form, might wind up being one of the biggest bargains for gamers.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Any team that trades for Giannis is likely going to want a long-term commitment from him to give up the players and draft picks needed to acquire him.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Hermes currently trades at 33 times forward earnings, compared to 31 for Kering, 24 for Richemont and 20 for LVMH.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
Verb
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That unit includes the pharmacy benefits manager Caremark, which negotiates drug discounts with manufacturers on behalf of insurance plans, creates lists of medications, or formularies, that are covered by insurance, and reimburses pharmacies for prescriptions.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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The actors union’s new agreement with the trade group that negotiates with Hollywood unions on behalf of the major studios will reportedly improve AI protections and boost the guild’s pension fund.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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“Deals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deals. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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