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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
Much like Ten Hag, he’s been dealt a strange set of cards.
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Carl Anka, New York Times, 17 May 2026
After sitting out the entire 2025 season because of injury, Rodriguez was dealt from the Orioles to the Angels.
—Mike Barner, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Early in the second quarter, the Sun were dealt major blow when Nelson-Ododa went down with an apparent lower right leg injury, briefly leaving rookie Raegan Beers — with three fouls — as the team’s only available center.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Trump got dealt a much better hand.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The Earthquakes were beaten for the first time in nearly two months Wednesday night, thanks to a goal in the 89th minute by the younger De Rosario that dealt San Jose a 3-2 loss.
—Jon Becker, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
She’s been dealt a fabulous hand all season, and her success doesn’t seem to be through particularly great work on her part.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 May 2026
While the Spurs had a great supporting cast around Duncan, Kobe was left with scraps after Shaq was dealt to Miami.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Fresh off the heels of an injury scare for Joe Ryan and news of a setback for starter Mick Abel, the Minnesota rotation was dealt another blow Saturday.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Carl Anka, New York Times, 17 May 2026
After sitting out the entire 2025 season because of injury, Rodriguez was dealt from the Orioles to the Angels.
—Mike Barner, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Early in the second quarter, the Sun were dealt major blow when Nelson-Ododa went down with an apparent lower right leg injury, briefly leaving rookie Raegan Beers — with three fouls — as the team’s only available center.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Trump got dealt a much better hand.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The Earthquakes were beaten for the first time in nearly two months Wednesday night, thanks to a goal in the 89th minute by the younger De Rosario that dealt San Jose a 3-2 loss.
—Jon Becker, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
She’s been dealt a fabulous hand all season, and her success doesn’t seem to be through particularly great work on her part.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 May 2026
While the Spurs had a great supporting cast around Duncan, Kobe was left with scraps after Shaq was dealt to Miami.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Fresh off the heels of an injury scare for Joe Ryan and news of a setback for starter Mick Abel, the Minnesota rotation was dealt another blow Saturday.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dealt
Verb
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None have actively traded individual securities while in office.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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When those two couldn’t agree on a contract extension last summer, Jones traded Parsons to Green Bay.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The deal was negotiated by Range Select.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Epps is repped by UTA, producing partner Niles Kirchner, IAG for stand-up who negotiated this deal, and Yorn, Levine, Barnes.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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This one-time mansion has changed hands over the years, and most recently was sold and renovated in July 2022 into a luxury self-checkout boutique with private suites, beautiful gardens, and a welcoming porch.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Unsold items are rarely thrown away immediately; they are often sent to outlet stores to be sold by the pound, listed online, or eventually sold in bulk to salvage buyers for resale, recycling, or repurposing.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
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That means rules governing college athletes’ eligibility, compensation and other aspects of labor are not collectively bargained and thus can’t rely on the non-statutory labor exemption.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 May 2026
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Cooler than you’d expect (literally) and backed by more research than anyone bargained for.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Russell and Chamberlain clashed in the playoffs eight times throughout their Hall of Fame careers, with Russell winning seven of those series.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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At the most recent debate, hosted by NBC4 and Telemundo 52 on May 6, the seven candidates again clashed over housing and immigration, while Becerra and Steyer faced fierce attacks from both sides of the political spectrum, The Los Angeles Times reported.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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“Dealt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dealt. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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