1
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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Sulfasalazine is an anti-inflammatory medication that treats certain autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA).—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
10 Nov. 2025 -
The vegan baker treats lactose-free ice cream lovers to a dairy-free delight with a malted base featuring chunks of thick mint cookies for a crisp, chocolate-filled, and refreshingly cool flavor.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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As Sportico has detailed, many of these cases have come up short, including because courts have found the VPPA concerns information that would be decipherable to an ordinary person—like a list of videos someone watched—whereas interpretation of cookies requires technology and expertise.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Proposition 50 is on the ballot in California, which concerns the Democrats’ proposed redistricting map.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Billboard’s Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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For Turkish designer Buket Hoscan Bazman, brass serves a similar narrative role.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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Cristina LaRue covers agriculture for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Grand Ceremony, including the red carpet and presentation of the major categories, will be held that evening at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO, while the Premiere Ceremony, which covers additional categories, will take place earlier that day at TOKYO DREAM PARK.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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The national entertainment group Knitting Factory Entertainment handles talent-buying duties, according to the release.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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RIOgaleão–Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim (GIG) handles most international flights, while Airport Santos Dumont (SDU) focuses on domestic routes and is closer to downtown.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Deals (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deals%20%28with%29. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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