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
Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Head to Nordstrom to shop these incredible fashion deals and more ahead of spring.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 6 Mar. 2026
Then came seven-figure deals and media attention.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
But how much of a fairytale actually is it, with the big spending, the huge sponsorship deals and the documentaries?
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The pair pitched the organization to the NCAA to serve as an independent third-party administrator to oversee and standardize NIL deals.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 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.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
Keep the savings coming with more tech deals on Amazon today.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
The private credit specialist will instead switch to periodic payouts funded by asset sales, earnings and other strategic deals.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Editorial Board, Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2026
The fuel shortage deals another blow to a country that relies heavily on tourism, an industry that once generated $3 billion in annual revenue and served as a vital economic lifeline.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Age always deals the last hand.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Here's also a rundown of Super Bowl food deals for your meal or party.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Bowman still deals picks for rentals, but things have changed in important areas.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Snag deals on carry-ons, sling bags, and more starting at just $22.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
The Fed deals frequently with the European Central Bank, Bank of Japan, Bank of England and other critical central banks on matters such as global economic stability or at times of economic turmoil.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
Unlike Google, OpenAI lacks a mature ad business, making subscriptions and enterprise deals its primary revenue sources so far.
—Martina Di Licosa, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
So add your patio to your refresh list, and keep scrolling for the 20 best Wayfair deals.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Head to Nordstrom to shop these incredible fashion deals and more ahead of spring.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 6 Mar. 2026
Then came seven-figure deals and media attention.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
But how much of a fairytale actually is it, with the big spending, the huge sponsorship deals and the documentaries?
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The pair pitched the organization to the NCAA to serve as an independent third-party administrator to oversee and standardize NIL deals.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 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.
—Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
Keep the savings coming with more tech deals on Amazon today.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
The private credit specialist will instead switch to periodic payouts funded by asset sales, earnings and other strategic deals.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Trade deals risk unraveling after the Supreme Court’s tariff decision.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2026
The fuel shortage deals another blow to a country that relies heavily on tourism, an industry that once generated $3 billion in annual revenue and served as a vital economic lifeline.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Age always deals the last hand.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
Here's also a rundown of Super Bowl food deals for your meal or party.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Bowman still deals picks for rentals, but things have changed in important areas.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Snag deals on carry-ons, sling bags, and more starting at just $22.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
The Fed deals frequently with the European Central Bank, Bank of Japan, Bank of England and other critical central banks on matters such as global economic stability or at times of economic turmoil.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
Unlike Google, OpenAI lacks a mature ad business, making subscriptions and enterprise deals its primary revenue sources so far.
—Martina Di Licosa, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deals
Verb
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BofA points out that the sector currently trades at 22x trailing free cash flow and 15 times enterprise value to trailing EBITDA.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Shares of India passenger airline IndiGo, which trades as Interglobe Aviation, opened nearly 5% lower on Monday.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In this Gothic fantasy debut, Leena Al-Sayer bargains her ability to see the dead in order to pay for the expensive medicine her brother Rami needs to live.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Those restraints are lawful because the NFL collectively bargains them with the NFL players association.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Once a shortlist is established, The PEO Link negotiates terms, presents structured comparisons, and supports implementation.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Brown asks the question what if a teacher or a nurse or a sanitation worker doesn't like the contract and benefits the union negotiates on their behalf?—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Unrivaled — a 3-on-3, full-court game played on a 72-foot floor, shorter than an NBA or college court — sells itself on being fast-paced, with an 18-second shot clock, 7-minute quarters and plenty of open space for players to create.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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If New Jersey, which looks out of the race, sells elsewhere, depth forward Cody Glass may have boosted his value by scoring his 14th goal of the season.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Deals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deals. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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