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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Also, first-time buyers need a state government that is actually on their side, not one that treats housing as an abstract debate.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026 -
The county needs leadership that treats housing production as urgent while getting the details right.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 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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The agreement, which will begin in full in 2031, covers both digital and physical collectibles such as player jersey patches.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2026
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Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital journalist who covers breaking news, with a focus on high-impact events that shape national conversation.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 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 9 May. 2026.
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