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 There’s been a lot of talk about the more than $70 million coming off the Blue Jays’ books this winter and the expiring contracts that could be dealt on deadline day. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 He was dealt to Chicago, along with two future second-round pick swaps and cash considerations, in exchange for the 38th overall pick. — Tony East, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The search warrants don’t say whether Elliott knew Kuester dealt drugs in Boone, which hosts Appalachian State University. — Julia Coin updated July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026 Plum was dealt to the Sparks before last season after requesting a trade from the Aces. — Darren Sabedra, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 Others make more sense to be dealt given the Marlins’ current roster construction and their plans for the future. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 The attacks have dealt a massive blow to many small businesses in Russia, Semko said. — ABC News, 23 July 2026 Puerto Rico has been dealt a heavy hand of natural disasters over the past decade, so balancing your relaxation days with volunteer opportunities or farm stays can also add to your experience in a meaningful way and help locals directly. — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026 He’s been dealt the difficult hand of overseeing a roster overhaul and the team’s temporary relocation to West Sacramento expected to run through next season, with his pitching staff struggling to be effective in the band-box of Sutter Health Park. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

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Considering the Cowboys already traded a 2027 first-round pick and a 2026 second-round pick in exchange for Williams before the trade deadline last season, the investment into the four-time Pro Bowler stands to grow much larger.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
Devers-San Francisco Giants-Age 29 A natural third baseman, and not a stellar one at that, Devers was converted to play first base when he was traded by the Red Sox to the Giants.

— Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of traded

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The deal was negotiated between Sony Pictures Classics and CAA Media Finance on behalf of the filmmakers, with The Veterans overseeing international rights.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 July 2026
One hearing in January 2025 involved a plea agreement calling for a 60-day sentence negotiated between prosecutors and defense attorneys.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

Definition of negotiated

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Terminal 26, a new restaurant in Ponce City Market’s central food hall, is inspired by Thailand’s famous floating markets, where goods are sold from boats and riverbank stalls.

— Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Twenty-nine single-family homes sold for $30 million or more in Miami-Dade in 2025, shattering the previous record of 15 homes in 2024.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Definition of sold

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The league, through an eligibility rule bargained with the NBPA, closed the door to high schoolers starting with the 2006 NBA Draft.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 July 2026
Pay, including wages, salaries and bonuses, like the Council’s Mulgrew $10K checks, must be collectively bargained.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026

Definition of bargained

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The two have repeatedly clashed over immigration, tariffs, taxes, crime, homelessness, wildfire recovery, transgender policies, and the role of the federal government, often trading barbs on social media and in public appearances.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 4 Aug. 2026
There was widespread chaos in Bni Nsar, the Moroccan town bordering the Spanish territory, where migrants clashed with police, throwing rocks and setting police vehicles ablaze, according to local media and rights groups.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026