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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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
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Alex Veka, founder of Vibe Adventures, said late-night scrolling through flight deals is a classic red flag.
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Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Be sure to check out more of our favorite Amazon Prime Day deals and circle back to the retailer's sale hub for more top-notch bargains to shop before the sale ends.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Her exact pair is this almost-$800 style from Moncler, but lucky for you and me, lookalikes from Zara, Birkenstock, and Naot are up to 67 percent off thanks to Prime Day deals.
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
There’s no shortage of designer deals hidden in Amazon’s Prime Day selections.
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Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
While there is no shortage of impressive deals on clever travel accessories and comfy matching sets, Prime Day’s sneaker selection stands out.
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Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Looking to shop more Prime Day deals?
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
25 June 2026
But minimum deals can be no longer than two seasons in length.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
Club president Florentino Perez already signalled before his re-election earlier this month that deals for both players had already been agreed.
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Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
This means a boatload of early Prime Day furniture deals on just about every type of seating and storage under the sun have already emerged.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
There are plenty more Le Creuset deals worth snapping up, below—from $22.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2026
Shop deals on scalloped duvets and sheets, fringe shams, patchwork quilts, floral sheets, and more.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
The ruling deals another setback to Democratic Atty.
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Jacques Billeaud,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Just one of them deals, as DW would say.
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Continue scrolling for more top Martha Stewart deals at Wayfair’s Memorial Day sale.
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Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Noun
Top-selling Prime Day deals There are smartwatches, and then there are Apple Watches, which take fitness and health tracking to a whole new level.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Alex Veka, founder of Vibe Adventures, said late-night scrolling through flight deals is a classic red flag.
—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Be sure to check out more of our favorite Amazon Prime Day deals and circle back to the retailer's sale hub for more top-notch bargains to shop before the sale ends.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Her exact pair is this almost-$800 style from Moncler, but lucky for you and me, lookalikes from Zara, Birkenstock, and Naot are up to 67 percent off thanks to Prime Day deals.
—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
There’s no shortage of designer deals hidden in Amazon’s Prime Day selections.
—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
While there is no shortage of impressive deals on clever travel accessories and comfy matching sets, Prime Day’s sneaker selection stands out.
—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
Looking to shop more Prime Day deals?
—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
25 June 2026
But minimum deals can be no longer than two seasons in length.
—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Verb
Until now, the emirate has mainly used public-private partnership deals for power and water projects.
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Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
Club president Florentino Perez already signalled before his re-election earlier this month that deals for both players had already been agreed.
—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
This means a boatload of early Prime Day furniture deals on just about every type of seating and storage under the sun have already emerged.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
There are plenty more Le Creuset deals worth snapping up, below—from $22.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2026
Shop deals on scalloped duvets and sheets, fringe shams, patchwork quilts, floral sheets, and more.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
The ruling deals another setback to Democratic Atty.
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Jacques Billeaud,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Just one of them deals, as DW would say.
—
Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Continue scrolling for more top Martha Stewart deals at Wayfair’s Memorial Day sale.
—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deals
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Lithium batteries often maintain more consistent performance throughout their charge cycle, a trait that may be noticeable when tackling hills or carrying heavier loads.
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This leads to higher fungal loads.
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Some cities offered more generous incentives while others had lower labor costs, however, Fort Worth’s history of delivering incentive agreements and city support for the project have made Fort Worth the company’s preferred location, Rogers said.
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Major unions and business interests often sponsor competing measures, only to negotiate 11th-hour agreements to yank their proposals from ever appearing in front of voters.
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At least a dozen upcoming Catalan animation titles bid fair for international sales.
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
Noun
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References to the president were also stripped from email signatures and communications, as well as papers like brochures, press releases and contracts.
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Gómez is accused of using her position to influence government contracts given to a group of technology companies.
Noun
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Since creditors generally recognize that recovering a portion of the balance may be preferable to receiving nothing, settlement discussions can often be productive in these situations.
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Police officers, firefighters, teachers, nurses, and countless others rely on teammates when facing stressful situations.
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However, this is an exception to the seasonal ski resort rule, where summer is high season, so don’t expect any bargains, just first class everything.
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Entering the final season of a three-year, $13 million deal, McBride represents one of the best bargains in basketball.
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Wildlife enthusiasts find a different rhythm through AmaWaterways’ Africa Safaris & Wildlife Cruises, one that trades itinerary sprinting for long, watchful hours on the water.
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Nvidia now trades well below the semiconductor industry average despite delivering superior revenue growth, EPS growth, and profitability.
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Canada negotiates lower drug prices for all its citizens under its universal health care system.
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The fundraising comes as SpaceX negotiates to pay razor-thin fees to the Wall Street firms, though banks are still likely to rake in about $500 million.
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