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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4
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
Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
From high-tech skin tools to oral care upgrades that make fresh breath feel less like a chore, these wellness deals are all about feeling good from the inside out.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 2 Oct. 2025
There will be new deals popping up throughout the month at Shake Shack.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
His real power moves come in the form of transforming his brand deals into something bigger.
—Essence, 2 Oct. 2025
Best Weekender and Duffel Bag Deals That go-to bag for three-day weekends, quick trips, and gym days is calling your name this October Prime Day, thanks to deals up to 40 percent off and as low as $17.
—Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
Indeed, the flurry of AI deals announced during the month, with OpenAI at the center of many of them, turbocharged the stock market.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
In the past year, the firm’s entertainment group as led by Bromley has orchestrated more than $3 billion in deals.
—Claudia Rosenbaum, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Be sure to download the app and sign up for the Baskin-Robbins Rewards program for sweet deals during the month, including 31% off all scoops on October 31.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
In a book that deals so intensely with the manipulation of ideas and emotions, this transparency is an intense relief.
—Book Marks
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Shop deals from compact models for everyday drivers to heavy-duty options for trucks and diesel engines.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Continue scrolling to shop more early Target Circle Week deals before the main event.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
When asked for comment, Local 42 attorney Raymond Salva told The Star that the union deals strictly with issues involving the collective bargaining agreement, not the behavior of members.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Keep scrolling for more information on Prime Big Deal Days 2025—plus, 50 of the best early Amazon deals from the sale.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Trinity, which deals almost exclusively in growth-stage companies, operates under a five-pronged model.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Following the success of its popular $2 Personal Pan Pizza deals on Tuesdays, Pizza Hut has cooked up another weekly promotion customers can take advantage of.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Be sure to check back every week for the top deals from new stores.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
From high-tech skin tools to oral care upgrades that make fresh breath feel less like a chore, these wellness deals are all about feeling good from the inside out.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 2 Oct. 2025
There will be new deals popping up throughout the month at Shake Shack.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
His real power moves come in the form of transforming his brand deals into something bigger.
—Essence, 2 Oct. 2025
Best Weekender and Duffel Bag Deals That go-to bag for three-day weekends, quick trips, and gym days is calling your name this October Prime Day, thanks to deals up to 40 percent off and as low as $17.
—Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
Indeed, the flurry of AI deals announced during the month, with OpenAI at the center of many of them, turbocharged the stock market.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
In the past year, the firm’s entertainment group as led by Bromley has orchestrated more than $3 billion in deals.
—Claudia Rosenbaum, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Be sure to download the app and sign up for the Baskin-Robbins Rewards program for sweet deals during the month, including 31% off all scoops on October 31.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
Shop knickknacks, pillow covers, lights, and more of the best Halloween decor deals for up to 57 percent off now.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
In a book that deals so intensely with the manipulation of ideas and emotions, this transparency is an intense relief.
—Book Marks
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Shop deals from compact models for everyday drivers to heavy-duty options for trucks and diesel engines.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Continue scrolling to shop more early Target Circle Week deals before the main event.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
When asked for comment, Local 42 attorney Raymond Salva told The Star that the union deals strictly with issues involving the collective bargaining agreement, not the behavior of members.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Keep scrolling for more information on Prime Big Deal Days 2025—plus, 50 of the best early Amazon deals from the sale.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
Trinity, which deals almost exclusively in growth-stage companies, operates under a five-pronged model.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Following the success of its popular $2 Personal Pan Pizza deals on Tuesdays, Pizza Hut has cooked up another weekly promotion customers can take advantage of.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deals
Verb
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The market still trades as if the pros don’t feel exposed enough to stocks, and strategists have had to pursue the index higher after the springtime confidence crash reversed faster than expected.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Spirit Halloween trades iconic character names for more generic ones.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which bargains on behalf of the studios, congratulated Mulroney on her election.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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Oscar nominee and Lord of the Rings alum Astin will have quite the task ahead of them at the top of next year as SAG-AFTRA returns to the negotiating table with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which collectively bargains on behalf of the major Hollywood studios.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jonas negotiates the coffee and doughnut freebie in a fun video posted on Instagram and TikTok.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Faulí now runs a team of eleven architects, and also negotiates the politics of a project that has numerous stakeholders.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The company also sells a long-tail cargo ebike that can't be modified to smaller sizes for €5,490.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Oct. 2025
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Strengthening Ford’s position in the highly profitable truck and van division that sells to the essential economy is central to Farley’s strategy.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Deals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deals. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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