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
Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Trump has argued tariffs are crucial to the country for government funding and threatening to impose them as a way to pressure countries to reach trade deals and companies to manufacture their products in the United States.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, the company was laid low by its distribution ambitions and a period of relative quiet followed as Megan’s brother David has been the one making more noise in town thanks to splashy Skydance deals and the industry-shifting pending acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
In the age of the transfer portal, legacy and loyalty can be secondary to million-dollar NIL deals.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
That’s because digital rentals and Pay 1 deals can offset potential theatrical losses (or, of course, bolster profits for box-office winners).
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit accused the NCAA and schools of conspiring to harm college athletes’ opportunities, including for NIL deals.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Last year, up to 15,000 shoppers walked the aisles looking for deals.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The executives who nailed down these deals — who waited so long for this chance to try their hands at a different mode of play — might not be around to enjoy the fruits in Las Vegas themselves.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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
Wayfair’s Epic Spring Sale includes outdoor furniture and patio decor deals up to 83 percent off.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
Just days before Kpop Demon Hunters is expected to be golden at the Oscars, Netflix has closed deals for directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans to return for the sequel as part of a new, multi-year writing and directing pact.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Trump has argued tariffs are crucial to the country for government funding and threatening to impose them as a way to pressure countries to reach trade deals and companies to manufacture their products in the United States.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, the company was laid low by its distribution ambitions and a period of relative quiet followed as Megan’s brother David has been the one making more noise in town thanks to splashy Skydance deals and the industry-shifting pending acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
In the age of the transfer portal, legacy and loyalty can be secondary to million-dollar NIL deals.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
That’s because digital rentals and Pay 1 deals can offset potential theatrical losses (or, of course, bolster profits for box-office winners).
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit accused the NCAA and schools of conspiring to harm college athletes’ opportunities, including for NIL deals.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Last year, up to 15,000 shoppers walked the aisles looking for deals.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The executives who nailed down these deals — who waited so long for this chance to try their hands at a different mode of play — might not be around to enjoy the fruits in Las Vegas themselves.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Wayfair’s Epic Spring Sale includes outdoor furniture and patio decor deals up to 83 percent off.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deals
Verb
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Fundamentals Despite its dominant position in the oilfield services industry, SLB currently trades at a meaningful discount to its peers.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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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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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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Their goal — to demand better wages and improved working conditions as American Airlines negotiates a new contract at the airport.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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Citizenry provides the rose sheets, 2Modern sells his bedside Verpan lamp, and these Roman bamboo shades from Amazon will do the trick.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2026
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Speed is essential — once a building sells to a market-rate developer, the preservation opportunity is gone as equity funds are scarce.—
Rafael Leon,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Deals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deals. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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