deals (with)

verb

present tense third-person singular of deal (with)
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)
  1. treats
  2. concerns
  3. serves
  4. covers
  5. handles
Verb
  • Dozens of other Halloween 2026 events in Metro Detroit are listed in the CBS News Detroit treats and scares roundup.
    — Jack Springgate, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • None of this works if the founder treats the hire as the finish line.
    — Ken Paskins, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of treats
Verb
  • The dispute also concerns how OpenAI recruited former Apple employees for its consumer hardware and robotics teams.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
  • But there is another kind of encampment that concerns me even more.
    — Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of concerns
Verb
  • Speculation also serves an important function in helping markets operate efficiently.
    — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The orchard and cidery serves pizzas and pastas alongside hot or cold cider, and hosts live music as folks linger along the outdoor tables with drinks and games.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of serves
Verb
  • Since the Joy Division days, graphic designer Peter Saville has always worked on the band’s album covers.
    — Tina Benitez-Eves, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Known for his high-energy demeanor, his livestream content covers gaming, sports, stunts and travel.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of covers
Verb
  • If a policy doesn’t say how AI handles your data, don’t assume it’s handled responsibly.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Sara Qudah, who handles the Middle East for the Committee to Protect Journalists, said Levine's beating was not an isolated incident for journalists covering the West Bank olive harvest.
    — Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of handles
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“Deals (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deals%20%28with%29. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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