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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 chances for a longer-term deal would increase if Giannis is acquired (and Tyler Herro therefore is dealt).
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026
In the wake of her loss, Dion was dealt another blow when she was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome (SPS), a rare and painful autoimmune and neurological disorder.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 June 2026
In international soccer, coaches have to play the hand they’re dealt, and the cards are not in Tunisia’s favor.
—Beau Dure, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Miami is likely using this as leverage in trade talks with Milwaukee because Antetokounmpo has interest in being dealt to the Heat.
—Anthony Chiang
june 19, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
Stratton was originally drafted by the Pirates in 2017 and made his debut with Pittsburgh in 2023 before he was dealt to Atlanta last summer.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 19 June 2026
The Cincinnati Reds dealt the Mets and Kodai Senga a blow in the first inning.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026
Palantir, the multi-billion dollar AI surveillance company, has been dealt a major blow after London mayor Sadiq Khan blocked a contract with the city’s Metropolitan police force.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 11 June 2026
Amid the fuel crisis and the finger-pointing, Ukraine dealt another symbolic blow to Russia, striking a historic Sevastopol building that houses a huge panoramic painting that depicts the defense of the city during the 19th century Crimean War.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026
In the wake of her loss, Dion was dealt another blow when she was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome (SPS), a rare and painful autoimmune and neurological disorder.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 June 2026
In international soccer, coaches have to play the hand they’re dealt, and the cards are not in Tunisia’s favor.
—Beau Dure, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Miami is likely using this as leverage in trade talks with Milwaukee because Antetokounmpo has interest in being dealt to the Heat.
—Anthony Chiang
june 19, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
Stratton was originally drafted by the Pirates in 2017 and made his debut with Pittsburgh in 2023 before he was dealt to Atlanta last summer.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 19 June 2026
The Cincinnati Reds dealt the Mets and Kodai Senga a blow in the first inning.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026
Palantir, the multi-billion dollar AI surveillance company, has been dealt a major blow after London mayor Sadiq Khan blocked a contract with the city’s Metropolitan police force.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 11 June 2026
Amid the fuel crisis and the finger-pointing, Ukraine dealt another symbolic blow to Russia, striking a historic Sevastopol building that houses a huge panoramic painting that depicts the defense of the city during the 19th century Crimean War.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dealt
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The latest truce agreement was reached after the two sides traded deadly fire on Friday, imperiling negotiations to reach a final peace deal between the United States and Iran.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Bucks ownership has confirmed Giannis will either sign an extension or be traded, with a decision expected before the draft.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Again, this could be negotiated.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Other issues to be negotiated in a final deal, according to the framework, are how to monitor implementation and future compliance.—
Deepa Shivaram,
NPR,
17 June 2026
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In May, two of Lan’s Hermes handbags were sold via online auction, fetching about $539,000.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The Wall Street Journal reported that 30-second ad spots during hydration breaks were being sold for approximately $200,000.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
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The system mattered because both sides had bargained for it.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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That exemption allows the major pro leagues to feature salary caps, luxury taxes, maximum salaries and other blatant restraints on earning opportunities that might run afoul of antitrust law since those rules are bargained with unions and thus exempt from antitrust scrutiny.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
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Eftekhari worries that the mood at Iran’s first match, where fans and protesters clashed, affected the players.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Moises and Makhachev clashed in 2021 before Makhachev began his title runs at 155 and 170 pounds.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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“Dealt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealt. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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