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
George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Besuievsky added that because of the changing rules of streamers, more deals are needed – also to gap finance new productions.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Georgia State University has unveiled a major plan to upgrade its athletic facilities and expand support for student-athletes, including new opportunities tied to name, image, and likeness deals.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
When asked what could be done to make life easier on modern consumers when a surplus of media rights deals are making a mess of the viewing experience, McMahon didn’t have any suggestions.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Over the past year, countries rushed to secure piecemeal deals; some allowed panic to overtake them; very few coordinated their actions or retaliations.
—Mihir Sharma, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
These deals are only available while supplies last, so be sure to shop now.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Here are some of my favorite deals on offer right now.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
Past grand juries have issued reports raising awareness of shady land deals, questionable legislative appropriations and officials slow-walking public records requests.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Amazon Spring Sale fragrance deals The Amazon Spring sale is another great opportunity to add to your fragrance stash.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Apple deals this good are super rare, so pick them before this deal vanishes.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Ali Larijani's death, which was confirmed by Iranian authorities, deals a significant psychological and logistical blow to the Islamic Republic, already reeling from the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, whose successor son has yet to appear in public.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Other gear deals Prime members can shop include a portable water purifier, a headlamp, and a portable shower.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
The ruling deals a burdensome but potentially temporary blow to the DOJ’s investigation.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Shaheed, Thomas deals official Shaheed (three years, $51 million) and inside linebacker Drake Thomas (two years, $8 million) signed their contracts Wednesday.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Trump’s strike on Iran deals a major blow to Putin’s war machine in Ukraine.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
The new Richmond and Mountain View deals suggest the artificial intelligence firm hungers for an array of sites to operate beyond San Francisco.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Besuievsky added that because of the changing rules of streamers, more deals are needed – also to gap finance new productions.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Georgia State University has unveiled a major plan to upgrade its athletic facilities and expand support for student-athletes, including new opportunities tied to name, image, and likeness deals.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
When asked what could be done to make life easier on modern consumers when a surplus of media rights deals are making a mess of the viewing experience, McMahon didn’t have any suggestions.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Over the past year, countries rushed to secure piecemeal deals; some allowed panic to overtake them; very few coordinated their actions or retaliations.
—Mihir Sharma, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
These deals are only available while supplies last, so be sure to shop now.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Here are some of my favorite deals on offer right now.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
Past grand juries have issued reports raising awareness of shady land deals, questionable legislative appropriations and officials slow-walking public records requests.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
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Other clearance deals worth checking out Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Amazon Spring Sale fragrance deals The Amazon Spring sale is another great opportunity to add to your fragrance stash.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Apple deals this good are super rare, so pick them before this deal vanishes.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Ali Larijani's death, which was confirmed by Iranian authorities, deals a significant psychological and logistical blow to the Islamic Republic, already reeling from the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, whose successor son has yet to appear in public.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Other gear deals Prime members can shop include a portable water purifier, a headlamp, and a portable shower.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
The ruling deals a burdensome but potentially temporary blow to the DOJ’s investigation.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Shaheed, Thomas deals official Shaheed (three years, $51 million) and inside linebacker Drake Thomas (two years, $8 million) signed their contracts Wednesday.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Trump’s strike on Iran deals a major blow to Putin’s war machine in Ukraine.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deals
Verb
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Ian trades himself for Roger and begins a life among the Mohawk.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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In addition to watching oil prices, Jim Cramer said that how Chevron trades is a good barometer of the direction of the overall stock market.—
Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 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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The performers’ union and the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers, which bargains on behalf of companies like Netflix and Paramount, issued a short joint press release noting that their talks would continue.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
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When a willing seller negotiates a fair price with the state of Florida to sell their land, the return on the investment for the state of Florida is huge.—
Joe Murphy,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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The chief of staff manages White House staff, organizes the president's time and schedule, directs and manages policy development, negotiates legislation, and keeps in contact with other departments and legislators.—
Doris Alvarez Cea,
Florida Times-Union,
16 Mar. 2026
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Artist Chris Dyer, who sells custom glass artworks, had a similar love-at-first-sight story with Thrive.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Major types of gold bullion coins Several government mints produce bullion coins for investors, and global recognition plays a direct role in how easily each one sells.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Deals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deals. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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