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
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
The list below includes the best deals on residential real estate priced between $300,000 and $3,000,000.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Following pressure and deals among the European Union, Spain and the governments of several West African nations, arrivals have fallen dramatically, with just more than 3,000 people landing there in the first five months of 2026.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The StyleCaster shopping team is dedicated to finding the best products, brands, services, sales, and deals across fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 11 June 2026
With summer just around the corner, the beloved brand dropped a gold mine of deals for a right-on-time closet boost.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 11 June 2026
Tag trips to deals, hires and partnerships.
—Egor Karpovich, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The film script drew interest from more that 40 producers, including major production companies with studio deals, independent financiers, and genre labels that would have been making their first foray into rom-com.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Leon Kalvaria, Citigroup’s global chair for banking, appeared on Fox Business News early Wednesday, where he was asked about Citi’s position as the leading advisor on power sector deals.
—Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
The ruling deals another setback to Democratic Atty.
—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
Shop more Wayfair Memorial Day outlet deals below.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
Their neighbours include Oli (Jay Lycurgo), a loveable goofball who deals heroin to make ends meet, and Conor (Daryl McCormack), whose struggles with alcohol intensify as his pregnant wife Sophie (Lucie Shorthouse) nears her due date.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 22 May 2026
Continue scrolling for more top Martha Stewart deals at Wayfair’s Memorial Day sale.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
The decision by the Senate's parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, deals a blow to Trump and his administration, which has sought the money for security purposes related to the ballroom.
—Nolan D. McCaskill, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Apple deals this good don't come around too often.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
Noun
With the two combined deals, the base value is $35 million over four years.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
The list below includes the best deals on residential real estate priced between $300,000 and $3,000,000.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Following pressure and deals among the European Union, Spain and the governments of several West African nations, arrivals have fallen dramatically, with just more than 3,000 people landing there in the first five months of 2026.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The StyleCaster shopping team is dedicated to finding the best products, brands, services, sales, and deals across fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 11 June 2026
With summer just around the corner, the beloved brand dropped a gold mine of deals for a right-on-time closet boost.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 11 June 2026
Tag trips to deals, hires and partnerships.
—Egor Karpovich, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The film script drew interest from more that 40 producers, including major production companies with studio deals, independent financiers, and genre labels that would have been making their first foray into rom-com.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Leon Kalvaria, Citigroup’s global chair for banking, appeared on Fox Business News early Wednesday, where he was asked about Citi’s position as the leading advisor on power sector deals.
—Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Verb
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.
—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
Shop more Wayfair Memorial Day outlet deals below.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
Their neighbours include Oli (Jay Lycurgo), a loveable goofball who deals heroin to make ends meet, and Conor (Daryl McCormack), whose struggles with alcohol intensify as his pregnant wife Sophie (Lucie Shorthouse) nears her due date.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 22 May 2026
Continue scrolling for more top Martha Stewart deals at Wayfair’s Memorial Day sale.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
The decision by the Senate's parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, deals a blow to Trump and his administration, which has sought the money for security purposes related to the ballroom.
—Nolan D. McCaskill, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Apple deals this good don't come around too often.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deals
Noun
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The initial system, named Eos, serves as a large-scale prototype designed to achieve steady-state fusion and test structural integrity under real operational loads.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Einride's proprietary optimization software, Saga AI, is also being used to manage EV execution of select Amazon loads, including charging planning.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Five of those six convictions, including Teahan’s case, have ended with plea agreements before trial.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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More than 400 were destroyed in accordance with nuclear arms treaty agreements.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Prices and fuel economy will be announced closer to when sales begin.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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The act allows approved companies to receive refunds for Kentucky sales and use tax on various construction costs or equipment used in development and research.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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But between fulfilling long-term contracts and competing in a global market, the company has been stuck with much of the bill from the trade wars so far.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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This shift turns contracts from static documents into dynamic, searchable data assets, helping businesses reduce errors, accelerate deal cycles, and improve compliance.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Bear spray is intended for situations where a bear is approaching aggressively or charging.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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From June 6 to Monday, Newport Beach lifeguards conducted 12,104 preventive actions — such as advising people to avoid certain activities and moving them out of hazardous situations — and 516 rescues, according to Adam Yacenda, lifeguard battalion chief for the city’s Fire Department.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Many restaurant chains are getting in on the enthusiasm for the global soccer tournament with special food and drink items and bargains.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Prosecutors are known to threaten minors with adult sentences to pressure them into taking plea bargains to keep their cases in the juvenile justice system.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The New York cello-saxophone duo trades the strictures of classical music for more exploratory tones and textures, fusing the expansiveness of film scores with the immediacy of pop.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2026
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Juan trades stories with his new friend while on his deathbed, recounting old loves and familial pasts.—
Caroline Killilea,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Verb
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What Senate Bill 3496 would create isn’t a one-time savings event but a durable, compounding mechanism for relief, a pipeline that expands every year as Medicare negotiates more drugs and Illinois extends those savings to everyone, not just seniors.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The State Department, which negotiates agreements for countries to accept third-country deportees from the US, has broadly defended the practice, according to The Associated Press.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
26 May 2026
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“Deals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deals. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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