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as in treats
to behave toward in a stated way
it's important to deal with others fairly
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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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Antisemitism is a moral problem, not a partisan one, and this resolution treats it as such.—
Alma Hernandez,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026 -
Allina Health, which oversees six 340B entities in Minnesota, treats DEI and environmental activism as core priorities.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Apr. 2026
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The excess is real; the debate concerns its origin.—
Paul M. Sutter,
Scientific American,
6 May 2026
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What concerns leaders of local governments are projections that show a troubling trend downward.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The aesthetic presentation also celebrates nature; a gnarled grape vine serves as a platter to display the amuses-bouches.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Mark Mylod serves as executive producer and directed multiple episodes.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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That ellipse pattern can be seen across the door panels also, and, in another first for the marque, the graphic covers both the door panel face and the armrest area.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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Irene Wright covers midterm races in Georgia as the Atlanta Connect reporter with USA Today’s Deep South Connect team.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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This lightweight nylon bag features handles long enough to sit comfortably on your shoulder, a handy exterior pocket, and a top zipper closure to keep all of your belongings secure.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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On accountability, the returns and refunds infrastructure already handles error correction, and escalation is largely automated, leaving retailers well-positioned for agentic accountability without a net-new architecture.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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“Deals (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deals%20%28with%29. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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