DEALT Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

dealt

verb

past tense of deal

as in traded

to carry on the business of buying and selling goods or other property that store deals in used furniture

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as in negotiated

to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase you're going to have to learn how to deal if you want to buy a car at a fair price

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Recent Examples of dealt The midterms dealt that foul idea its greatest blow since Barack Obama’s ascent to the Presidency, in 2008. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026 Naylor was a member of the Guardians from 2022 through this past trade deadline, when he was dealt to the eventual World Series champion Milwaukee Brewers. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026 Porzingis, a 7-foot-2 former All-Star, played 17 games with the Hawks last season before being dealt to the Warriors at the trade deadline for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield. — Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026 But by rule, the Heat cannot reacquire him this season unless he first is dealt to another team. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026 The veteran head coach also is firing back at critics of his phone call to Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk about defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons before Tennessee dealt Simmons to the Chicago Bears. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026 To fans, that was the most consequential part of the historic punishment dealt by the NBA, which commissioned a year-long investigation that determined the Clippers committed audacious levels of salary cap circumvention. — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 The Hornets dealt star point LaMelo Ball to Minnesota after the season in the deal that brought Reid to Charlotte. — CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 And Fortes was a fourth-round pick by the Marlins in 2018 who played in parts of five seasons with Miami from 2021-2025 before being dealt to the Rays at the 2025 trade deadline. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

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The fire-sale-minded Colts traded standout defensive tackle DeForest Buckner back to San Francisco, and eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to Seattle.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
The Eagles have already traded offensive lineman Cam Jurgens to the Ravens for two draft picks, which has opened the door to conversations about future moves.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of traded

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All told, Baker has negotiated franchise acquisitions, league expansion, ownership investment, media, gaming and other transactions connected to teams in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, NWSL, WNBA, Liga MX, Formula 1 and European soccer leagues.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2026
Her lawsuit alleges the department bypassed public hearings required by Proposition 103, and instead negotiated settlements with insurers seeking increases in auto and home premiums.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of negotiated

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Most concerning for Talarico as Hispanic turnout explodes throughout the state are accounts that Latino men aren’t sold on his candidacy.

— W. James Antle III, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
In February, it was revealed Spears sold the rights to her complete music catalog to Primary Wave for an undisclosed price.

— Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of sold

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Whether Democrats treat him as someone to be investigated or someone to be bargained with may be the most important open question for him in the next two years.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026
After a series of calls, the company bargained down the ransom to $1 million, Yousuf said.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of bargained

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Lang also clashed with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani in March after organizing a protest outside the mayor's residence, Gracie Mansion.

— Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
Garbage cans were set alight as protesters and police clashed in several cities, according to Le Monde.

— Jack Sommers, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026