DEALS WITH Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

deals (with)

verb

present tense third-person singular of deal (with)

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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Returning recommended restaurants Beyond the newcomers, Lang Van held onto its Bib, with Dan Nguyen and Tuyen Tran continuing to turn out Vietnamese food that treats every regular like family.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
Conventional analysis treats chip dominance as a source of instability.

— Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of treats

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Kurt's key takeaways What concerns me most is how much someone can learn about you without ever meeting you.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
One such puzzle concerns the origin of uncertainty, chance and probability, which are so central to quantum mechanics.

— Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of concerns

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Its combustion engine serves as a range extender, generating electricity when the battery can no longer provide all the energy required for driving.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
For many, a place remembered for its scenery also serves as a backdrop for personal moments of grief, reflection or healing, the survey said.

— Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of serves

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The problem is that many business owners assume their personal auto policy fully covers these activities.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Before subscribing, compare the websites each service covers, its removal process, ongoing monitoring features and subscription costs.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of covers

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What locked chats don’t do Locking a chat changes where a conversation appears and how it’s opened—not how OpenAI handles it.

— Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Research a potential lender's track record — its Better Business Bureau rating and customer reviews can give you a sense of how a lender handles applications, payments and problems that arise after borrowing.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

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