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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
Bourque has graduated from that group, and another rising star, Logan Stankoven, was dealt last year.
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The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2025
As the Los Angeles Rams faced the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was dealt a big hit in the third quarter — worrying fans who were watching, his wife Kelly included.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The team at the July trade deadline dealt away star closer Mason Miller and JP Sears for prospects.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The Bulldogs escaped a trip to Tennessee earlier this month, while the Crimson Tide have already been dealt a road defeat at Florida State in Week 1.
—Erick Smith, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
The 31-year-old is playing for his sixth different organization, and July’s trade marked the second time he had been dealt at the deadline.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
Defense Minister Israel Katz said the raids, carried out under the code name Package Delivered, dealt a heavy blow.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The San Francisco 49ers were dealt a disastrous dose of bad news on Monday when star defensive end Nick Bosa was diagnosed with a torn ACL.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Just last November in Columbia East, South Carolina dealt Mizzou a crushing 34-30 loss, effectively eliminating the Tigers from the College Football Playoff picture.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2025
As the Los Angeles Rams faced the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was dealt a big hit in the third quarter — worrying fans who were watching, his wife Kelly included.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The team at the July trade deadline dealt away star closer Mason Miller and JP Sears for prospects.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The Bulldogs escaped a trip to Tennessee earlier this month, while the Crimson Tide have already been dealt a road defeat at Florida State in Week 1.
—Erick Smith, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
The 31-year-old is playing for his sixth different organization, and July’s trade marked the second time he had been dealt at the deadline.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
Defense Minister Israel Katz said the raids, carried out under the code name Package Delivered, dealt a heavy blow.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The San Francisco 49ers were dealt a disastrous dose of bad news on Monday when star defensive end Nick Bosa was diagnosed with a torn ACL.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Just last November in Columbia East, South Carolina dealt Mizzou a crushing 34-30 loss, effectively eliminating the Tigers from the College Football Playoff picture.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dealt
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The headlines coming into the game centered around Packers defensive end Micah Parsons making his return to AT&T Stadium after being traded away from the Cowboys exactly one month to the day prior.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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In the 10-minute extra period, the Cowboys and Packers traded field goals before the time expired.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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The deal was negotiated by Emily Hayward Whitlock at The Artists Partnership.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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After years of organizing, production workers on commercials have negotiated their first union contract.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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In the interim, Ludwinski sold Sister Pie goods at Eastern Market on specific dates, took special orders and offered limited items with occasional openings.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The full-service pharmacy first opened in 1962 and became well-known for its cult-favorite ice cream brand, Thrifty, which has since been sold due to the store’s bankruptcy.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Union leaders bargained with the administration for those who were laid off to receive three months of severance, rather than two weeks of pay per year of service; three months of COBRA insurance coverage; and rehiring priority for any positions becoming vacant over the next two years.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
3 Sep. 2025
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Details about the appeal are confidential per arbitration standards and collectively bargained terms.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Fans have pointed to the former Big Machine label boss, who oversaw Swift’s early career and later clashed with her over ownership of her masters, as the likely target of this fiery track.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Peru Protestors clashed with police in Lima, the Peruvian capital, over the weekend as young demonstrators, joined by bus and taxi drivers, marched over growing economic insecurity.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Dealt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealt. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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