dealt

past tense of deal

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Recent Examples of dealt Douglas said that Cameron was addicted to cocaine and heroin, dealt methamphetamine and carried a Glock for protection. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026 But in a similar move to the substantial losses that Iran had been dealt by the US and Israel earlier in the war, the Houthis chose asymmetric targets. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2026 There is no doubt that Washington has dealt significant damage to Iran. — Narges Bajoghli, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026 But his reputation was dealt a grievous blow by the Epstein files, which showed that Botstein corresponded closely with the late financier for years, including after Epstein’s conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 He was dealt to the Knicks on draft night and shortly after signed his first two-way contract with that organization. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026 There is no rule of blackjack, nor any law, that prohibits card counting (keeping track of dealt cards then betting big when the pack favors the player). — Kit Chellel, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026 Ski resorts hope to bounce back Paltry snow across the American West last winter dealt a crippling blow to resort towns whose economies depend heavily on tourism. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 These were poems that dealt directly with the execution of friends and associates of Wyatt’s, including Anne Boleyn. — Colm Tóibín, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dealt
Verb
  • The next season Padover traded for Allisha Gray for two draft picks, giving the Dream a solid foundation with Gray, Howard and Hillmon.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Since then, the shop and Clarkson have traded messages on social media.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 12 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The deal was negotiated by Bressack and Matthew Helderman, CEO and co-founder of BondIt and Buffalo 8.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The women negotiated a lease and arranged to meet him at his home.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In 2024, The Francis House was sold to hospitality company Edward Anthony Lifestyle.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • It was sold to Kering as part of the conglomerate’s acquisition of Creed.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Salary caps in the NFL, NBA and NHL, along with the luxury-tax system in MLB, are lawful because they’ve been collectively bargained.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The Jefferson County Education Association bargained the provisions after Evergreen became the district's third school shooting, following Columbine High School in 1999 and Deer Creek Middle School in 2010.
    — Anna Alejo, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Reputational risks Trump’s regulators are handing ⁠Wall Street banks major capital relief and have already clashed with Democrats when defending their policies during congressional hearings.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Prosecutors and defense attorneys have clashed over whether DNA evidence revealed the killer or an unreliable investigation where key physical evidence vanished.
    — Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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“Dealt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealt. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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