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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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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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
Eve Chen, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The fact that Robertson reportedly asked for team assistance to pursue no-show endorsement deals at that time, only to find them later with Aspiration during Leonard’s Clippers tenure, sets the kind of backdrop that only hurts their case at the moment.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The fast-food sandwich chain added in a press release that customers can enjoy exclusive deals and rewards through its Subway MVP Rewards.
—Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Be sure to check out our best Target and earbud deals this month.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
The search giant has refused to license content from news organizations and publishers, while other AI labs have done licensing deals.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Adding to the momentum, renewed AI enthusiasm - highlighted by high-profile deals and Oracle’s blockbuster AI cloud compute guidance - has further boosted the sector.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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
The two tickets for $50 deals include unreserved parking.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
While at home in Cincinnati, her zoo crew happily deals daily with her fandom.
—Terry Demio, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2025
Third, this measure deals only with taxes levied on real property or on property ownership.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
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
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
Google Flights’ 2025 Travel Trends pinpoint the exact window for deals, pulling and tracking data from multiple airlines and travel agencies.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The fact that Robertson reportedly asked for team assistance to pursue no-show endorsement deals at that time, only to find them later with Aspiration during Leonard’s Clippers tenure, sets the kind of backdrop that only hurts their case at the moment.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The fast-food sandwich chain added in a press release that customers can enjoy exclusive deals and rewards through its Subway MVP Rewards.
—Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Be sure to check out our best Target and earbud deals this month.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
The search giant has refused to license content from news organizations and publishers, while other AI labs have done licensing deals.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Adding to the momentum, renewed AI enthusiasm - highlighted by high-profile deals and Oracle’s blockbuster AI cloud compute guidance - has further boosted the sector.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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
The two tickets for $50 deals include unreserved parking.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Following the success of its popular $2 Personal Pan Pizza deals on Tuesdays, Pizza Hut has cooked up another weekly promotion customers can take advantage of.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
While at home in Cincinnati, her zoo crew happily deals daily with her fandom.
—Terry Demio, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2025
Third, this measure deals only with taxes levied on real property or on property ownership.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
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
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
Verb
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The blockchain lender trades under the symbol FIGR.—
Julie Goldenberg,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The stock, which trades under the symbol CNSRF, is up 116% in six months and is 7% from the high hit on Wednesday.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Oscar nominee and Lord of the Rings alum Astin will have quite the task ahead of them at the top of next year as SAG-AFTRA returns to the negotiating table with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which collectively bargains on behalf of the major Hollywood studios.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which bargains union contracts on behalf of studios and streamers, was very quick to send a statement on Friday about the election results.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If a publisher on the platform bites, the author then negotiates a publishing deal with them.—
Elaine Pofeldt,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Its Office for Civil Rights investigates allegations at schools and negotiates corrective actions.—
Fred Clasen-Kelly,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That could mean preserving the Seaquarium’s aquarium as an attraction while the Dolphin Company relocates or sells to competitors the dolphins, sea lions and other mammals that have long been the stars of the park.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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In most estate sales, the trust has a fiduciary duty to maximize the value of its assets, which generally means the team sells to the highest qualified bidder.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Deals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deals. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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