1
as in treats
to behave toward in a stated way
it's important to deal with others fairly
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2
as in concerns
to have (something) as a subject matter
this textbook deals with the history of France
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deals (with)
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Meanwhile, Owen treats a personal case and Bailey navigates hospital leadership.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026 -
While it’s powered by retinol, an ingredient known to be irritating, this treats my under-eye with care.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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But just the association concerns me.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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Investigators are examining suspicions of bribery involving a foreign public official and complicity which concerns former French diplomat Fabrice Aidan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Wolf, who serves as president of AFGE TSA Local 1127, is hesitant to walk away from both the job that turned her life around and her role advocating for fellow officers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The event serves as a fundraiser for the FIT Foundation, an arm of the institute designed to uplifting the next generation of FIT students through scholarships and academic programs.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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Molly Pierce, spokesperson for the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management, said the evacuation order covers more than 4,000 people, though the number could be higher.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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The survey covers 96% of the world’s population in at least 140 countries annually, using a mix of in-person and phone interviews conducted in respondents’ native languages, Ilana Ron-Levey, managing director at Gallup, told CNN.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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The outcome could shape the way the board handles complaints going forward and set a precedent for future cases.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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Banijay Rights handles international distribution outside of BBC and HBO rights.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Deals (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deals%20%28with%29. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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