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
Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Such deals have long eluded Congress.
—Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
And officials in all three spots are working to put together deals to attract the team.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
The furniture and home goods retailer is swimming in early deals ahead of their big Way Day sale, dropping prices by up to 70% sitewide on vacuums, living room furniture, dining room furniture, coffee tables, accent chairs, outdoor furniture and more.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Shop related pet holiday deals 2025 Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Browse the best Coach Outlet deals on new arrivals with our top picks below to find your next favorite.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Management expects products under Mattel and Hasbro deals to be available in the spring of 2026.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Sports teams historically lost money, and while today’s collective bargaining agreements are more owner-friendly and TV deals have soared, teams still have low profit margins or can lose money, with the exception of the NFL.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
There are new authors getting new agents and new book deals all the time, and there are editors finding great success in their roles.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
The heist deals a huge blow to one of the most popular museums in the world, which houses valuable works like Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and has drawn some 9 million visitors in recent years.
—NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
Apple deals this good are super rare, so make the most of it.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
Get a 30-day free trial to Amazon Prime here and use it to shop these Dyson deals online.
—Brittany Loggins, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Snag your own with one of these excellent Prime Day purse deals on styles that feel both classic and trend-forward.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
Keep reading for 15 of the best, all-time low Amazon deals every traveler should shop, starting at just $14.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Shop deals from compact models for everyday drivers to heavy-duty options for trucks and diesel engines.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
Invest in better sleep today by shopping Wayfair’s bedding sale, and keep scrolling for more of our favorite deals.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Such deals have long eluded Congress.
—Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
And officials in all three spots are working to put together deals to attract the team.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
The furniture and home goods retailer is swimming in early deals ahead of their big Way Day sale, dropping prices by up to 70% sitewide on vacuums, living room furniture, dining room furniture, coffee tables, accent chairs, outdoor furniture and more.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Shop related pet holiday deals 2025 Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Browse the best Coach Outlet deals on new arrivals with our top picks below to find your next favorite.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Management expects products under Mattel and Hasbro deals to be available in the spring of 2026.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Sports teams historically lost money, and while today’s collective bargaining agreements are more owner-friendly and TV deals have soared, teams still have low profit margins or can lose money, with the exception of the NFL.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Head over to Amazon to check out all of the Prime member deals for yourself, and keep scrolling for more exclusive savings on home essentials.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
There are new authors getting new agents and new book deals all the time, and there are editors finding great success in their roles.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
The heist deals a huge blow to one of the most popular museums in the world, which houses valuable works like Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and has drawn some 9 million visitors in recent years.
—NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
Apple deals this good are super rare, so make the most of it.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
Get a 30-day free trial to Amazon Prime here and use it to shop these Dyson deals online.
—Brittany Loggins, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Snag your own with one of these excellent Prime Day purse deals on styles that feel both classic and trend-forward.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
Keep reading for 15 of the best, all-time low Amazon deals every traveler should shop, starting at just $14.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Shop deals from compact models for everyday drivers to heavy-duty options for trucks and diesel engines.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deals
Verb
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According to Gilberto Manzano of Sports Illustrated, nobody should be surprised if Cleveland trades Sanders before the deadline.—
Anne Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Past participants include the Argentine founders of software company Globant, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange, and financial technology firm Ualá, whose investors include Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Silicon Valley’s Ribbit Capital.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which bargains on behalf of the studios, congratulated Mulroney on her election.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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Rather than dictating rates to providers, Unity negotiates reimbursements tied to Medicare benchmarks.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Faulí now runs a team of eleven architects, and also negotiates the politics of a project that has numerous stakeholders.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Chilton sells his fanzines on Sir Matt Busby Way, above the Bridgewater Canal.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The brand also sells colorful heel straps that provide a more secure fit.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Deals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deals. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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