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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 incursion was the first time Russian territory was occupied by an invader since World War II and dealt a humiliating blow to the Kremlin.
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CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Conine, the son of former Marlins legend Jeff Conine, was dealt to the Marlins as the player to be named later in Toronto’s August 2020 trade for Jonathan Villar.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Kiefer Sherwood also scored for the Sharks, whose playoff hopes were dealt a big blow with the regulation loss.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
But, really, this did feel like a night when those play-off hopes were dealt a potentially fatal blow.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Nobody wanted to be responsible for a short-term revenue blow dealt by slashing prices, according to the people, who asked not to be named discussing internal matters.
—Wire Tbd, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
Nobody wanted to be responsible for a short-term revenue blow dealt by slashing prices, according to the people, who asked not to be named discussing internal matters.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Former Red Sox infielder David Hamilton, dealt to Milwaukee for third baseman Caleb Durbin, remained in the game, the left leg of his pants ripped just below the knee.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
His last project, which earned him a Grammy for Best Progressive R&B Album, dealt heavily with the loss of his friend Mac Miller, whose verse is featured early on Distracted.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2026
CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Conine, the son of former Marlins legend Jeff Conine, was dealt to the Marlins as the player to be named later in Toronto’s August 2020 trade for Jonathan Villar.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Kiefer Sherwood also scored for the Sharks, whose playoff hopes were dealt a big blow with the regulation loss.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
But, really, this did feel like a night when those play-off hopes were dealt a potentially fatal blow.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Nobody wanted to be responsible for a short-term revenue blow dealt by slashing prices, according to the people, who asked not to be named discussing internal matters.
—Wire Tbd, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
Nobody wanted to be responsible for a short-term revenue blow dealt by slashing prices, according to the people, who asked not to be named discussing internal matters.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Former Red Sox infielder David Hamilton, dealt to Milwaukee for third baseman Caleb Durbin, remained in the game, the left leg of his pants ripped just below the knee.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
His last project, which earned him a Grammy for Best Progressive R&B Album, dealt heavily with the loss of his friend Mac Miller, whose verse is featured early on Distracted.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dealt
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The ceasefire brokered by Pakistan still faces hurdles in the talks beginning Saturday, as Israel and Hezbollah militants have traded fire along the border of southern Lebanon and Iran has set conditions before negotiations can begin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Jose Alvarado was a frequent presence in the lineup immediately after being traded to his hometown, but McBride’s return from injury has kept the Brooklyn native sidelined.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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At the time, Epstein was serving his 18-month sentence in the Palm Beach County stockade but was allowed to spend 12 hours a day, six days a week, in his office under a work-release program his attorneys had negotiated.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Spice levels are negotiated with shorthand, on a scale from one to five.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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For many years prior to Tedla opening the restaurant, her mother made and sold injera, the Ethiopian spongy bread, and ran a catering business in Charlotte.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sportico does not count investment income, such as interest payments or dividends, but does include payouts from equity stakes athletes have sold.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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That potential rule change, just like any other NCAA eligibility rule, could be challenged as violating antitrust law since it would not be bargained with a players’ association.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The deal appears to be a win for the WGA, which had bargained for additional contributions to its health fund and pension plan.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
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On the other side of the country, police clashed with demonstrators to reopen the Galway docks after a military vehicle was used to knock down a makeshift barrier.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The vote is seen as critical for Europe and Ukraine, as the Kremlin-friendly Orbán has often clashed with European Union partners, notably over funding Kyiv's budget and war effort.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Dealt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealt. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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